Plaque

Lawrence Hall - Viscountess Lascelles

Erection date: 26/6/1928

Inscription

This building was opened on June 26th 1928 by her Royal Highness Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles.

Site: Lawrence Hall (2 memorials)

SW1, Greycoat Street

The Lascelles plaque is to the right of the central door, Lambourne to the left.

Built 1928, architect: John Murray Easton.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Lawrence Hall - Viscountess Lascelles

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Lawrence Hall

Built as an exhibition hall for the Royal Horticultural Society, initially ca...

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Lawrence Hall - Viscountess Lascelles

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Princess Royal, Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood, Viscountess Lascelles

Third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. Born York Cott...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Lawrence Hall - Viscountess Lascelles

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Lawrence Hall - Baron Lambourne

Lawrence Hall - Baron Lambourne

The foundation stone of this building was laid 19th October 1926 by the Rt Ho...

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