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St Martin's School - George IV gift

Inscription

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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