Plaque

Christ's Hospital

Inscription

Site of Christ's Hospital, 1552 - 1902
The Corporation of the City of London

Site: Christ's Hospital and Grey Friars Monastery (2 memorials)

EC1, Newgate Street

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Christ's Hospital

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Christ's Hospital

Founded by Edward VI in the remains of Greyfriars Monastery for the education...

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Christ's Hospital

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Corporation of the City of London

The municipal governing body of the City of London. Officially the 'Mayor and...

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Grey Friars Monastery

Grey Friars Monastery

Site of Grey Friars Monastery, 1225 - 1538. The Corporation of the City of Lo...

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