Former chairperson of the Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Former chairperson of the Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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