Greater London Council
Washington Irving, 1783 - 1859, American writer, lived here.
Site: Washington Irving (1 memorial)
W1, Argyll Street, 8
Greater London Council
Washington Irving, 1783 - 1859, American writer, lived here.
W1, Argyll Street, 8
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Washington Irving
American writer who is best known for his short stories 'The Legend of Sleepy...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Washington Irving
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