The Vaughan Library
Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, this library was built (1861 – 1863) and named after the Headmaster, Charles John Vaughan (1845 – 1859).
Harrow Heritage Trust
HA1, High Street, Vaughan Library
The plaque is not actually visible in our photo. It is low down below the railings behind the red car. Scott also built the 1855 Harrow School Chapel, immediately to the left of this library.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Vaughan Library
Architect. Born in Gawcott, Buckinghamshire. Often styled 'Sir Gilbert Scott'...
Headmaster of Harrow School 1845 – 59. Born Leicester, son of a vicar. Educat...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Vaughan Library
A trust set up with the objectives of encouraging artists and architects of b...
On this site the Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor was founded on 27th April 1908. 31 Essex Street.
Site of the first Bethlehem Hospital 1247 - 1676. The Corporation of the City of London
The Freemasons commissioned this memorial to mark the 300th anniversary of The United Grand Lodge of England in 2017 and the centenary of...
Plaque unveiled by Sir Richard Branson and David Bickers (Bader's son-in-law).
Writer, shopkeeper and socialite. Born on a slave ship bound for the West Indies (his birth year is approximate). His first name was Charles, but he was baptised Ignatius. His mother died soon afte...
The 3.25 metre panorama to which the text refers can be seen at the Government Art Collection. There is a zoom feature so you can look in...
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
