Plaque

Robert Browning - SE5

Inscription

{Beneath a silhouette:} 
Robert Browning poet, born Camberwell 1812, lived on this site in Hanover Cottage, 1824 - 40.

{Surrounded by:}
Life, hope,fear and faith - these make humanity.
Armstrong Browning Library 

Site: Robert Browning - SE5 (1 memorial)

SE5, Southampton Way, 179

There was a row of houses here called Hanover Cottages.  You can see them on the wonderful Time Travel Explorer map of 1830. 

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

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Robert Browning

Poet and playwright. Born Camberwell.  His works include ‘Home Thoughts from ...

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