Plaque

Sir John Lubbock

Erection date: 1935

Inscription

L.C.C.
Sir John Lubbock, Baron Avebury, (1834 - 1913), born here.

Site: Sir John Lubbock (1 memorial)

SW1, Eaton Place, 29

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

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Sir John Lubbock

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Sir John Lubbock

Banker, politician and scientific writer. Born at 29 Eaton Place. He went int...

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