Inscription
Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, 1874 - 1963, last Rajah of Sarawak, lived here.
Greater London Council
Site: Sir Charles Vyner Brooke (1 memorial)
W2, Albion Street, 13
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Sir Charles Vyner Brooke
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Sir (Charles) Vyner Brooke
Third and last white Rajah of Sarawak. Born Albemarle Street. Died at his ...
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Sir Charles Vyner Brooke
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