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St Martin's School - George IV gift

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Built by subscription on ground the gift of His Majesty King George IV.

The large lettering runs along the top of the south face of the building.

Site: St Martin's School (2 memorials)

WC2, Adelaide Street, 12

Both memorials are on the south facade of the building, facing the church.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
St Martin's School - George IV gift

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King George IV

Regent: 1811 - 1820. Reigned: 1820 - 1830. After secretly marrying Mrs Fitzhe...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
St Martin's School - George IV gift

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St Martin's School War Memorial

St Martin's School War Memorial

Boys of St Martin's School {On the scroll held by the two angels:} Rest in ...

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