This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
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Aske's Hospital - left - 1828
Note that the plaque says that not only was a new building erected but also t...
Aske's Hospital - right - 1875
This plaque summarises the history of the Hospital and celebrates the opening...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
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Haberdashers Place - 1952
Haberdashers Place was destroyed by enemy action on 11th May 1941 and re-buil...
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British Telecom
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