Inscription
Greater London Council
Washington Irving, 1783 - 1859, American writer, lived here.
Site: Washington Irving (1 memorial)
W1, Argyll Street, 8
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Washington Irving
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Washington Irving
American writer who is best known for his short stories 'The Legend of Sleepy...
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Washington Irving
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Greater London Council
Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...
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