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Plaque

Charles Keeping

Inscription

Charles Keeping, 1924 - 1988, illustrator, lived here.
The London Borough of Bromley

Site: Charles and Renate Keeping (2 memorials)

BR2, Church Road, 16

The address is also home to the Keeping Gallery which displays works by both artists. For many years after Charles' death, Renate gave talks and guided tours here.

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

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Charles Keeping

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Charles Keeping

Illustrator. Born Charles William James Keeping in Lambeth. Initially he work...

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London Borough of Bromley

Formerly part of Kent, it has been part of Greater London since 1963.

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Renate Keeping

Renate Keeping

Renate Keeping, 1930 - 2014, artist, lived here. Shortlands Residents Associa...

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