Plaque

Thomas Britton

Inscription

Historic Site
Here stood the house of Thomas Britton, 1644 - 1714, the musical coalman.
London Borough of Islington

Site: Thomas Britton (1 memorial)

EC1, Jerusalem Passage

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Thomas Britton

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Thomas Britton

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Islington Council

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