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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