Person    | Male  Born 27/9/1792  Died 1/2/1878

George Cruikshank

Categories: Art

Engraver, caricaturist and illustrator, best known for his political caricatures and for his illustrations for Charles Dickens novels. His father, Isaac, and brother, Robert, were also illustrators. Born London. Active in the temperance movement.

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George Cruikshank

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Cruikshank

Cruikshank lived here for 25 years. The plaque was unveiled by Betjeman in 1...

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George Cruikshank

George Cruikshank, artist, lived here, from 1850 to 1878. B: Sept.27th 1792....

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Wine Office Court

The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...

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