Person    | Male  Died 15/8/1853

George Topham

Categories: Tragedy

George Topham

Construction worker killed in the fatal accident at Crystal Palace.

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

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George Topham

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Crystal Palace workmen's grave

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