Inscription
In a house on this site, the "Swan & Hoop", John Keats, poet, was born, 1795.
The Corporation of the City of London
Site: John Keats birthplace (1 memorial)
EC2, Moorgate, 85
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John Keats birthplace
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John Keats
Born 24 Moorfields Pavement Row, Finsbury. This was the Swan and Hoop pub, wh...
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John Keats birthplace
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Corporation of the City of London
The municipal governing body of the City of London. Officially the 'Mayor and...
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