George Laurence Gomme
Public Servant, Author
1853 – 1916
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Who was George Laurence Gomme?
Sir George Laurence Gomme, FSA was a public servant and leading British folklorist. He helped found both the Victoria County History and the Folklore Society. He also had an interest in old buildings and persuaded the London County Council to take up the blue plaque commemorative scheme.
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- Born
- Dec 18, 1853
Stepney - Also known as
- Laurence Gomme
- Sir Laurence Gomme
- Laurence Gomme
- Spouses
- Alice Gomme
(1875/03/31 - )
- Alice Gomme
- Children
- Nationality
- England
- Profession
- Education
- City of London School
- Died
- Feb 23, 1916
Long Crendon
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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