What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Arlington House Robert Calvert 1945-1988 poet & musician lived here during the 1960s Birthplace of Space rock Recorded plaque organisation: Nick Dermott and William Gary.
Robert Calvert was a British poet and musician known for his work in progressive rock, particularly with Hawkwind; he is remembered as the birthplace of "Space rock" due to his influential lyrics and collaborations.
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