Plaque

Samuel Smiles

Erection date: 1959

Inscription

Samuel Smiles, 1812 - 1904, author of "Self Help", lived here.
London County Council

Site: Samuel Smiles (1 memorial)

SE13, Granville Park, 11

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

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