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English Heritage
John Groom, 1845 - 1919, philanthropist, who founded workshops for disabled girls nearby, lived here.
Site: John Groom (1 memorial)
EC1, Sekforde Street, 8
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John Groom
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John Groom
Philanthropist who founded workshops for disabled girls. Moved by the plight ...
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John Groom
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