Plaque

St James's Gardens - foundation stone

Erection date: 1/11/1847

Inscription

St James's Square
The first stone of this square was laid 1st Novr. 1847.

Site: St James's Gardens - foundation stone (1 memorial)

W11, St James's Gardens

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St James's Gardens - foundation stone

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St James's Gardens, W11

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