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Plaque

W. T. Stead - SW1

Erection date: 28/6/2004

Inscription

W. T. Stead, 1849 - 1912, journalist and reporter of great renown, lived here, 1904 - 1912.
City of Westminster 

Plaque unveiled by the then Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Catherine Longworth and Miles Stead his great great grandson.

Site: W. T. Stead - SW1 (1 memorial)

SW1, Smith Square, 5

The plaque is on the side of the building in Lord North Street.

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

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W. T. Stead - SW1

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William Thomas Stead

Campaigning journalist and spiritualist. Born Northumberland. Committed to th...

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W. T. Stead - SW1

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Westminster City Council

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