Stained glass artist, Born at The Rectory, Thurning, Huntingdonshire. His major stained glass works are in Gloucester and Canterbury Cathedrals and he influenced many artists in Britain and America. Died at 37 Harvard Road, Gunnersbury.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Christopher Whall
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