Plaque

Phileas J. Fogg - W1

Inscription

Phileas. J. Fogg adventurer and bon viveur lives here, 1873.

The present tense is interesting.

Site: Phileas J. Fogg - W1 (1 memorial)

W1, Bruton Lane, 15, Mr Fogg's Residence

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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