The buildings of this museum were occupied until 1933 by the Royal Hospital School. Founded in 1694 for the sons of seamen of the Royal Navy. The ashes of many former pupils of the school have been scattered over the lawns.
SE10, Romney Road, National Maritime Museum
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Royal Hospital School
The hospital was founded by King William III and Queen Mary II, and the schoo...
Although it doesn't specifically say, this is the foundation stone for Tower Bridge.
London County Council Sir Flinders Petrie, 1853 - 1942, Egyptologist, lived here.
The plaques are on the stone pillars either side of the entrance; plaque 1 to the left in our photo and plaque 2 to the right. The stran...
English Heritage Sir David Low, 1891 - 1963, cartoonist, lived here at no. 33.
See the Wandsworth chapel for the truth of the 1573 claim.
