Plaque

Sir Thomas Dewey

Erection date: 22/3/2013

Inscription

Sir Thomas Dewey, 1840 - 1926, lived here for many years. He was a champion for Bromley and pioneered public health and education improvements.
The London Borough of Bromley

Site: Sir Thomas Dewey (1 memorial)

BR2, South Hill Road, 1

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

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Sir Thomas Dewey

President of the Prudential Assurance Company. Born Thomas Charles Dewey in C...

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London Borough of Bromley

Formerly part of Kent, it has been part of Greater London since 1963.

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