DE QUINCEY, Thomas (1785-1859)
Plaque erected in 1981 by Greater London Council at 36 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7PB, City of Westminster
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Profession
Writer
Category
Journalism and Publishing, Literature
Inscription
THOMAS de QUINCY 1785-1859 wrote 'Confessions of an English Opium Eater' in this house
Material
Ceramic
Notes
De Quincey's name is spelt incorrectly on the plaque as de Quincy (without the 'e')