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Plaque spotting: Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890)
Earlier this week, we took advantage of the stunning spring weather and walked from Bloomsbury to the Kennington/Stockwell area in south London. Here, at 87 Hackford Rd SW9, is a blue plaque to the artist who surely needs no introduction, Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890). The house is currently for sale for over £400,000, but is […]
Plaque spotting: John William Polidori (1795 – 1821)
October 1, 2011
English writer and physician John William Polidori (1795 – 1821), like several others in his Romantic social circle, led a short but colourful life. His name may not be familiar to many, but his influence lives on to this day in popular culture. A plaque commemorating Polidori can be found at 38 Great Pulteney Street W1, between the southern […]
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March 29, 2012
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