What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Charles Gounod. Its recorded inscription reads: Charles Gounod (1813-1893) Composer stayed here in 1870
Charles Gounod was a prominent French composer of the Romantic era, best known for his operas and religious music, including "Faust" and the "Ave Maria." His stay in this location in 1870 coincided with the challenging period of the Franco-Prussian War.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
Victorian postbox, Blackheath Park / Morden Road, SE3Old post box · 208 yd
Victorian postbox, Blackheath Park / Morden Road, SE3 - royal cipherOld post box · 208 yd
Boundary StoneMonument or public art · 281 yd
Boundary Stone, BlackheathMonument or public art · 501 yd
Park OfficeVisitor information · 1406 yd
Ranger's HouseHeritage attraction · 1710 yd
The Rose GardenVisitor information · 1736 yd
Old Colfeians Sports GroundLarge sports centre · 1.0 mi
Queen Elizabeth's OakMemorial · 1.0 mi
James WolfeMemorial · 1.1 mi
Milborough Crescent GreenForest · 1.5 mi
CastlewoodWood · 1.7 mi