Plaque

Sir George Grove - Sydenham Road

Inscription

Sir George Grove, writer on music, 1820 - 1900, lived in a house on this site 1860 - 1900.
Borough of Lewisham

Site: Sir George Grove - Sydenham Road (1 memorial)

SE26, Sydenham Road, 208

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

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Sir George Grove - Sydenham Road

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Sir George Grove

Writer on music. Born at Thurlow Lodge, 74 Thurlow Terrace, Clapham. Although...

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Lewisham Borough Council

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