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Edward Pauncfort

Edward Pauncfort

Tory MP. Early in the 1700s he moved into Lauderdale House and took a great interest in Highgate. He became the treasurer and one of the governors of Highgate School and its Chapel. In Southwood Lane he built 12 alms-houses and a school house for charity girls.

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Edward Pauncfort

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Pauncfort Alms Houses

Founded by Sir John Wollaston in 1658.

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William Shepherd

William Shepherd

A "philanthropically minded builder" who had died by 1925.  We cannot source that quote nor discover anything else about Shepherd. Source: Lost Hospitals of London.

Person, Benefactor, Property

1 memorial
Henry Charles Richards

Henry Charles Richards

Born Hackney, youngest son of Frederick Richards. Barrister, Queen's Counsel from 1898, Treasurer of Gray's Inn 1904 - 1905. MP for East Finsbury 1895 - 1905. Educated at the City of London School ...

Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
Westminster School Society

Westminster School Society

A charity administered by a council of Old Westminsters that provides financial assistance to Westminster School for the benefit of current pupils.

Group, Benefactor, Education

3 memorials