Sir Field-Marshal Lord William Nicholson GCB
(1845-1918)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Field-Marshal (from 1911), and 1st Baron Nicholson (from 1912)
Commemorated on 1 plaque
Leeds Grammar School Was founded in 1552 by William Sheafield, chantry priest, Leeds Parish Church. It occupied this building from 1859 to 1997. Famous pupils include: John Smeaton, engineer; G. Studdert Kennedy, 'Woodbine Willie' chaplain; John Ireland, composer; Field Marshal Lord Nicholson of Roundhay. Architect: Edward Barry
Moorland Road, Leeds, United Kingdom where they attended school