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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Sir Hamo Thornycroft
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