Blue Plaques

CHESTERTON, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936)

Plaque erected in 1952 by London County Council at 11 Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London, W14 8PH, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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Profession

Poet, Novelist, Critic

Category

Literature

Inscription

GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON 1874-1936 POET NOVELIST AND CRITIC lived here

Material

Ceramic

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