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Plaque

Sir Thomas More plaque - SW3

Inscription

{On mosaic roundel:}
Beatus Thomas Morus: Martyr.
{On tablet:}
Saint Thomas More. Chancellor of England martyred for his faith on Tower Hill 1535. lived here. It was from his house here that he went for his trial and his imprisonment in the Tower of London.

Site: Sir Thomas More plaque - SW3 (1 memorial)

SW3, Beaufort Street, 28, Allen Hall

Allen Hall stands in what were the grounds of Thomas More’s house. It is a seminary for the training of Roman Catholic Priests.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Sir Thomas More plaque - SW3

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