Erection date: 27/2/2012
Elisabeth Welch, 1904 - 2003, singer, lived here in flat 1.
English Heritage
Plaque unveiled by author Bonnie Greer.
SW3, Ovington Gardens, Ovington Court
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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