Lawrence Sheriff

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

This plaque was unveiled in memory Lawrence Sheriff founder of Rugby School in 1567 and thus of Lawrence Sheriff School whose bequest of eight acres of pasture now known as The Rugby Estate continues to reflect the spirit of his charitable endowment.

Rugby Street, London, United Kingdom where they donated

Near this site stood the birthplace of Laurence Sheryff (c1516-1567) Master Grocer to Elizabeth I, founder & generous benefactor of Rugby School

Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, United Kingdom where they lived