Plaque

Sir George Grove - Westwood Hill

Erection date: 5/7/2016

Inscription

Sir George Grove, 1820 - 1900, promoter of musical knowledge, lived here.
English Heritage

Site: Sir George Grove - Westwood Hill (1 memorial)

SE26, Westwood Hill, 14

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

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Sir George Grove - Westwood Hill

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Sir George Grove

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

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Sir George Grove - Westwood Hill

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