Sir Laurence Gomme
(1853-1916)
clerk to the London County Council, folklorist, historian, and Knight Bachelor (from 1911)
Died aged c. 63
Wikidata WikipediaSir George Laurence Gomme, FSA (18 December 1853 – 23 February 1916) 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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Sir Laurence Gomme 1853-1916 clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian lived here 1895-1909
24 Dorset Square, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1895-1909)