Erection date: 28/4/2017
This plaque was unveiled in memory of Lawrence Sheriff, founder of Rugby School in 1567 and thus of Lawrence Sheriff School, whose bequest of "eight acres of pasture", now known as The Rugby Estate, continues to reflect the spirit of his charitable endowment.
Unveiled by A. N. Wilson, an historian educated at Rugby, as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations.
WC1, Rugby Street
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Rugby Estate
Probably born in or near Rugby, 1515-16. In 1534 he went to London as an appr...
An area of land in Holborn owned by Rugby School. Lawrence Sheriff acquired t...
2 October 2014: The plaque was restored but we have kept our picture so you can see what it used to look like.
When Bechet lived here the street was called Southampton Street and he was performing at the Rector’s Club in Tottenham Court Road.
MyLondon informs: "{The old church} gained Grade II listed status in 1951. In 1989, renovation began, with English Heritage providing fin...
Lionel Tertis, 1876 - 1975, viola soloist, lived in a flat here 1961 - 1975. English Heritage
Our thanks to Paul Baderman for the address and the press pack.
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