Erection date: 26/4/2012
Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG, 1934 - 2011, heavyweight boxer, British, European & Commonwealth champion lived here, 1942 - 1960.
London Borough of Lewisham
SE6, Farmstead Road, 120
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Sir Henry Cooper - SE6
Heavyweight boxer. Born in Lambeth. Affectionately known as 'Our 'Enery', he ...
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Sir Henry Cooper - SE6
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