Erection date: 27/4/2017
Sir John Gielgud, 1904 - 2000, actor and director, lived here 1945 - 1976.
English Heritage
Plaque unveiled by Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen.
SW1, Cowley Street, 16
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Sir John Gielgud - SW1
Actor. Born 7 Gledhow Gardens, South Kensington as Arthur John Gielgud, great...
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Sir John Gielgud - SW1
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