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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W. W. Jacobs - NW1
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