This stone marks the site of Hoe Grammar School 1867-1941, perpetuates the name of Alderman George Pearse Dymond J.P., M.A. principal & headmaster 1887-1939, and was unveiled on 11th June 1968, by his son, F. J. Dymond, B.Sc., A.R.I.C., on behalf of the Old Drakonians Association (former pupils). Fortiter et fideliter.