Plaque

Sir Alec Guinness - W9

Erection date: 20/11/2016

Inscription

Sir Alec Guinness C.B.E., 1914 - 2000, actor, was born here.
The Heritage Foundation

Site: Sir Alec Guinness - W9 (1 memorial)

W9, Lauderdale Road, 155 Lauderdale Mansions

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

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Sir Alec Guinness - W9

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Sir Alec Guinness

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