Plaque

Sir Ebenezer Howard

Inscription

Near this spot at 62 Fore Street on the 29th January 1850 was born Sir Ebenezer Howard, founder of the Garden City Movement.
The Corporation of the City of London

Site: Sir Ebenezer Howard (1 memorial)

EC2, London Wall

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Sir Ebenezer Howard

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Sir Ebenezer Howard

Founder of the garden city movement. Born 62 Fore Street. Travelled to Americ...

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