Erection date: 1950
Inscription
Sir Henry Irving, 1838 - 1905, actor, lived here, 1872 - 1899.
Greater London Council
Site: Sir Henry Irving - W1 (1 memorial)
W1, Grafton Street
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Sir Henry Irving - W1
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Sir Henry Irving
Actor-manager. Born in Keinton-Mandeville, Somerset. Brought up in near pover...
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Sir Henry Irving - W1
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London County Council
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