Raikes was the Postmaster General who commissioned this building for the General Post Office. This portrait keystone was brought to our attention by Ornamental Passions. See also Morley keystone.
EC1, St Martin's le Grand, Nomura House
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Henry Raikes keystone
MP, Postmaster General, in 1886 - 91. One of the first British politicians ...
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Henry Raikes keystone
The Corporation of the City of London Site of the Bull and Mouth Inn, demoli...
The Corporation of the City of London Site of the French Protestant Church, d...
The Corporation of the City of London Site of Northumberland House
{The base of the bow window above carries the ornate lettering:}Bennet Woodcroft
