Born into the family which ran the Star Brewhouse, Wapping, where he lived until he built Hurst House, Woodford.
A pious churchman, highly respected in the community. His only wife died shortly after their marriage so he had no children. 1719 he founded Raine's Foundation School and left it a large bequest in his will.
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This bust of Raine is kept at Raine’s Foundation School and the image comes from an excellent .
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Henry Raine
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Wesleyan minister and benefactor. Born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He entered the Wesleyan ministry in 1860. In 1869 he founded the Children's Home (now known as the charity Action for Children) to pro...
The family who paid for the Guardian Angels Church and school consisted of: the 15th Duke of Norfolk, Sir Henry Fitzalan-Howard and his two sisters Lady Margaret and Lady Mary Howard. The Duke was...
Company information:Â Registered office address 65 Brushfield Street, E1 6AA. Company type: Private company limited by guarantee without share capital. Incorporated on 15 January 1990. Company statu...
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