Plaque

Richard Todd

Erection date: 1996

Inscription

Richard Todd
Resident star Elstree Studios
The Dam Busters and many others 1948 - 1962.
Commemorating the centenary of cinema 1996.
In association with the British Film Institute.

Todd attended the unveiling.

Site: Richard Todd (1 memorial)

WD6, Shenley Road, In front of no.88

The plaque is incorporated into the information panel that you can see in our photo, in the planter.

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

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