William Johnson Cory, Ionicus, 1823 - 1892, teacher, scholar and poet. Lived and died in this house. An assistant master at Eton College 1845 - 1872. He composed the words for the Eton Boating Song.
Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund
NW3, Pilgrim's Lane, 8 (4 Rosslyn Villas)
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William Johnson Cory
Written by William Johnson Cory. First performed in 1863, the first verse go...
Teacher, scholar and poet. Born Devon as William Johnson. As assistant mast...
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William Johnson Cory
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