Erection date: 16/9/2011
English Heritage
Edward Whymper, 1840-1911, mountaineer, lived here, 1907-1911.
Plaque unveiled by Mick Fowler, president of the Alpine Club.
TW11, Waldegrave Road, 82
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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