Plaque

William Holman Hunt - EC2

Erection date: 2017

Inscription

Near this site William Holman Hunt O.M., artist, was born, 2nd April 1827.

Site: William Holman Hunt - EC2 (1 memorial)

EC2, Love Lane, St Mary Aldermanbury Garden

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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