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Plaque

Sir Ernest Shackleton - SE26

Erection date: 1928

Inscription

Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874 - 1922) antarctic explorer, lived here.
L.C.C.

Site: Sir Ernest Shackleton - SE26 (1 memorial)

SE26, Westwood Hill, 12

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

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Sir Ernest Shackleton - SE26

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Sir Ernest Shackleton

Born Kilkee, county Clare, Ireland. He led several Antarctic expeditions and ...

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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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