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Plaque

George Eliot - SW3

Inscription

George Eliot, 1819-1880, novelist, died here.
London County Council

Eliot moved here in December 1880 with her new husband, John Cross, and died here just 3 weeks later.

Site: George Eliot - SW3 (1 memorial)

SW3, Cheyne Walk, 4

2015: Mike Bloomberg, New York ex-mayor paid about £16m for this house.

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

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George Eliot - SW3

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George Eliot

Novelist.  Born Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire.  Pen name of Mary Ann (or Maria...

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George Eliot - SW3

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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