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William Henry Smith black plaque

William Henry Smith · Bookseller

Inscription

“This building was the head office of W.H. Smith & Son from 1920 to 1976. The above sign was damaged by shrapnel from a German bomb during an air raid on the night of 10th October 1940.”

Details

1825-91

Life dates

10 Portugal Street

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