Francis Turner Palgrave Lived Here - London, England, UK
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Francis Turner Palgrave was a writer, critic and poet.
Waymark Code: WM48H6
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/21/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 50sumtin
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On the northwest corner of the Royal Academy of Music's building, you can find this Blue Plaque marking the one time residence of Francis Turner Palgrave.

Mr. Palgrave's best known work, as identified in the Blue Plaque, was the "Golden Treasury of English Songs and Lyrics" in 1861. It was a compliation of the best poetry in the English language.

The Blue Plaque reads:
FRANCIS
TURNER
PALGRAVE
1824-1897
Compiler of the
"Golden Treasury"
lived here
1862-1875
Blue Plaque managing agency: Greater London Council

Individual Recognized: Francis Turner Palgrave

Physical Address:
York Bridge Road and York Terrace East
London , UK
NW1 5HT

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