Sir George Grove, writer on music, 1820 - 1900, lived in a house on this site 1860 - 1900.
Borough of Lewisham
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
Writer on music. Born at Thurlow Lodge, 74 Thurlow Terrace, Clapham. Although...
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Sir George Grove - Sydenham Road
The Borough of Lewisham was formed as an amalgamation of the Metropolitan Bor...
A.M.D.G. stands for Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam (For the greater glory of God). It is the motto of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Ancient Olympia is the site of the original games and remains the source of the sacred Olympic flame. It is lit by Apollo, god of the Sun...
Sir John Everett Millais, Bt. PRA (1829 - 1896) painter, lived and died here. L. C. C.
Capt Frederick Marryat, 1792 - 1848, novelist, was educated at 'Holmwood' on this site. London Borough of Enfield
Sir Alec Guinness C.B.E., 1914 - 2000, actor, was born here. The Heritage Foundation
