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WC1, High Holborn, former Holborn Town Hall, 193-7
Above the entrance on the left "Public Library" and in the stone decorations: "1908" and "HBC" for Holborn Borough Council. . Shakespeare's bust is on the base of the first floor bow window to the left. The entrance to the right takes you into the lobby where the two plaques are to be found.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Shakespeare at Holborn Town Hall
Born and died in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birth date is usually given as the ...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Shakespeare at Holborn Town Hall
At British Military Badges we found a similar plaque on sale for £250: “Mould...
Frinton & Walton agree with our thoughts that the “McM” probably indicate...
Morris lived very nearby in The Red House for 5 years. This bust was unveiled to mark the centenary of his death.
This ornate extravaganza, designed by the splendidly named Fitzroy Doll, was built in 1898. Ornamental Passions has a good post about the...
Bust was made in 1980, the same year that Camden gave permission for it to be placed in the square and an appeal for funds was launched.
Poor dear, we've seen her looking better.
We've numbered these heads left to right and identified them ourselves. Do let us know if you think otherwise. The building is very plain...
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