Plaque

William Ranwell

Erection date: 14/12/2010

Inscription

William Ranwell, 1797 - 1861, artist, military drawing master, lived here. 1849 - 1861.

We have found that the plaque was unveiled by the Mayor of Greenwich, but there is no indication that Greenwich Council actually erected it.

Site: William Ranwell (1 memorial)

SE18, Hillreach, 42

The address of the house was 8 Beresford Terrace when Ranwell lived there.

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

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