Plaque

Rabbi Leo Baeck

Erection date: 22/12/2015

Inscription

Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck, 1873 - 1956, theologian, teacher and philosopher, lived here, 1945 - 1956.
Erected by the Association of Jewish Refugees.

Site: Rabbi Leo Baeck (1 memorial)

NW4, Watford Way, Colmore Court

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

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