Plaque

Walter Crane

Inscription

Walter Crane, 1845 - 1915, artist, lived here.
London County Council

This plaque is unusually small for an official LCC plaque.

Site: Walter Crane (1 memorial)

W8, Holland Street

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Walter Crane

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Walter Crane

Artist and book illustrator. Born Liverpool. Worked in the Arts and Crafts st...

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London County Council

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