Plaque

Sir Hamo Thornycroft

Erection date: 1957

Inscription

Sir Hamo Thornycroft, 1850 - 1925, sculptor, lived here.
London County Council.

Site: Hamo Thornycroft (1 memorial)

W14, Melbury Road, 2a

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

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Sir Hamo Thornycroft

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Sir Hamo Thornycroft

Sculptor. Born William Hamo Thornycroft (but the William is normally dropped)...

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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