John Passmore Edwards Blue Plaque

51 Netherhall Gardens, London, NW3 5RJ

John Passmore Edwards 1823-1911 Journalist, Editor And Builder Of Free Public Libraries Lived Here

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John Passmore Edwards blue plaque - John Passmore Edwards 1823-1911 journalist, editor and builder of free public libraries lived here

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