Erection date: 4/9/2014
R. F. Delderfield, 1912 - 1972, writer & dramatist, lived here from 1918 to 1923. His books "The Avenue" are based on his life in this area.
The Avenue was a series of books.
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Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
R. F. Delderfield
Author. Born Ronald Frederick Delderfield at 37 Waller Road, New Cross. His f...
This building was partly destroyed by German aircraft on the 18th December 1917. Restoration completed 1919.
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Conductor Laureate, Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli, C. H., 1899 - 1970, was born here.
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