Plaque

Sir Charles Barry - SW4

Erection date: 1950

Inscription

Sir Charles Barry, 1795 - 1860, architect, lived and died here.
L.C.C. 

Site: Sir Charles Barry - SW4 (1 memorial)

SW4, Clapham Common North Side, 30

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

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Sir Charles Barry - SW4

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Sir Charles Barry

Born in London. Architect of the Houses of Parliament, after the 1834 fire. O...

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London County Council

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