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Plaque

Sir John Gielgud - SW1

Erection date: 27/4/2017

Inscription

Sir John Gielgud, 1904 - 2000, actor and director, lived here 1945 - 1976.
English Heritage

Plaque unveiled by Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen.

Site: Sir John Gielgud - SW1 (1 memorial)

SW1, Cowley Street, 16

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

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Actor. Born 7 Gledhow Gardens, South Kensington as Arthur John Gielgud, great...

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