Footballer. Born in Amsterdam. Nicknamed 'The Non-Flying Dutchman' because of his aviophobia. He played for Ajax in his home country and for Arsenal F.C. from 1995 to 2006.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Dennis Bergkamp
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Dennis Bergkamp
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John Jaques
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1 memorial
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John Meard Junior
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Francis Bret Harte
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Kindertransport
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Bowler plaque - Violin and Bow
E1, Princelet Street, 8
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Richard Holliday
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1 memorial
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