Francis Bret Harte, 1836 - 1902, American writer, lived and died here.
Greater London Council
Seems likely that Harte did not actually die here. See our page for Harte.
W2, Leinster Terrace, 74
This building is now, 2007, the Leinster House Hotel.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Francis Bret Harte
American writer, best know for his accounts of pioneering life in California....
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Francis Bret Harte
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