Plaque

W. W. Jacobs - NW1

Inscription

W. W. Jacobs, 1863-1943, author, lived here.
English Heritage

Site: W. W. Jacobs - NW1 (1 memorial)

NW1, Gloucester Gate, 15

The plaque is actually in Albany Street.

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W. W. Jacobs - NW1

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William Wymark Jacobs

Author. Born in Wapping. He worked in the civil service before taking up writ...

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