Erection date: 4/9/2014
R. F. Delderfield, 1912 - 1972, writer & dramatist, lived here from 1918 to 1923. His books "The Avenue" are based on his life in this area.
The Avenue was a series of books.
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Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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R. F. Delderfield
Author. Born Ronald Frederick Delderfield at 37 Waller Road, New Cross. His f...
No explanation for the choice of name is given and we are not aware that Nettlefold was associated in any way with Tower Hamlets.
At the time of Barry's residence, the thoroughfare was known as Castle Street East.
This close-up photo comes from the London Transport Museum Collection. From that photo we'd guess that the plaque has about 10 - 15 names...
Greater London Council Washington Irving, 1783 - 1859, American writer, lived here.
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