Deputy of the ward of the parish of St Mary the Virgin Aldermanbury. The Story of a Victorian House has some details on Sir Robert since he once lived at Laurel House near Bexley, Kent. He was Chairman of R. H. & S. Rogers Ltd, a firm of shirtmakers which later traded under the name Rocola, founded by his father Thomas. Robert erected the fountain to celebrate his election as Deputy Alderman.
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Robert Hargreaves Rogers
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Robert Roger's fountain
The remains of the church of St Mary Aldermanbury are behind this fountain.
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Robert Hargreaves Rogers
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Tower Bridge, 1894 - opening
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