Anglican clergyman and hymnist. Born the son of a lawyer at 12 Serjeant's Inn. Rector of St Mary's, Bryanston Square, from 1847 until his death at home 63 Gloucester Place.
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John Hampden Gurney
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Hampden Gurney - 1863
Hampden Gurney Schools Erected A. D. 1863 in memory of John Hampden Gurney, ...
Hampden Gurney - 2002
The designers of this plaque seem to be anticipating the need for additional ...
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original HMV store
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Spandau Ballet
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