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The Round School
Built in 1758 as a charity school for fifty poor children, containing a school room and masters' accommodation.
William Wilberforce was one of the first trustees.
It became the Old Central School, chief elementary school of the village.
SW19, Camp Road, Wilberforce House
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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The Round School
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Politician, philanthropist and slavery abolitionist. Born in High Street, Hul...
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The Round School
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Jawaharlal Nehru, 1889 - 1964, First Prime Minister of India, lived here in 1910 and 1912. English Heritage
Dr Silverman's patients in Camden were similarly moved to raised a plaque.
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Newshopper tells: "Concern about his sons' education led Matthew Arnold to move to Harrow as he believed they might learn better if they ...
George Bentham, 1800 - 1884, botanist, lived here, 1864 - 1884. Greater London Council
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