Plaque

Sir Flinders Petrie

Inscription

London County Council
Sir Flinders Petrie, 1853 - 1942, Egyptologist, lived here.

Site: Sir Flinders Petrie (1 memorial)

NW3, Cannon Place, 5

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Sir Flinders Petrie

Archaeologist specialising in Egypt.  Born Charlton, near Greenwich.  His mat...

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