{Beneath bluecoat scholar statues:}
Founded A.D. 1695 {below each statue:}
Girls 50 St John of Wapping Boys 60
Erected by subscription A.D. 1760
Supported by voluntary subscriptions.
E1, Scandrett Street, 6 - 8
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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St John of Wapping School
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