Fabian Ware green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: Sir Fabian Ware, 1869‒1949, originator of the Imperial War Graves Commission, was born here Recorded plaque organisation: Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society.

Sir Fabian Ware was a British administrator who founded the Imperial War Graves Commission, now known as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is responsible for maintaining the war dead cemeteries and memorials from both World Wars. His work ensured that all fallen soldiers would be commemorated equally regardless of rank or wealth.