Plaque

Hampden Gurney - 2002

Erection date: /1/2002

Inscription

This new building is dedicated to the greater glory of God and the proclamation of Christian truth. In memory of John Hampden Gurney, priest.
January 2002.

The designers of this plaque seem to be anticipating the need for additional memorials.

Site: Hampden Gurney School (2 memorials)

W1, Forset Street

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Hampden Gurney - 2002

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John Hampden Gurney

Anglican clergyman and hymnist. Born the son of a lawyer at 12 Serjeant's I...

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Hampden Gurney - 2002

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Hampden Gurney - 1863

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