Plaque

Sir William Rothenstein

Erection date: 2000

Inscription

Sir William Rothenstein, 1872 - 1945, painter and writer, lived here 1899 - 1902.
English Heritage

Site: Sir William Rothenstein (1 memorial)

W8, Edwardes Square, Pembroke Cottages, no.1

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

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