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Plaque

Washington Irving

Inscription

Greater London Council
Washington Irving, 1783 - 1859, American writer, lived here.

Site: Washington Irving (1 memorial)

W1, Argyll Street, 8

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Washington Irving

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Washington Irving

American writer who is best known for his short stories 'The Legend of Sleepy...

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Greater London Council

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