Erection date: 28/4/2017
This plaque was unveiled in memory of Lawrence Sheriff, founder of Rugby School in 1567 and thus of Lawrence Sheriff School, whose bequest of "eight acres of pasture", now known as The Rugby Estate, continues to reflect the spirit of his charitable endowment.
Unveiled by A. N. Wilson, an historian educated at Rugby, as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations.
WC1, Rugby Street
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Rugby Estate
Probably born in or near Rugby, 1515-16. In 1534 he went to London as an appr...
An area of land in Holborn owned by Rugby School. Lawrence Sheriff acquired t...
In memory of Nell Deller who lived here, 1966 - 2003, a tireless organiser and campaigner who contributed so much to this community. Erec...
Vernon Hall restoration completed 1989. Bow Heritage Trail
The plaques are in the porch behind the pillars that you can see in our photo, Cubitt on the left, Prince of Wales on the right. The (20...
Neville Chamberlain, 1869 - 1940, Prime Minister, lived here, 1923 - 1935. London County Council
Vannessa Stephen, Vanessa Bell, 1879-1961, artist, born and lived here until 1904.
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