What is recorded here

Ulster History Circle recorded the blue plaque at Foyle Arts Centre, Lawrence Hill, County Derry, Ireland. It honour Sir Henry Lawrence, 1806 to 1857, founder of the Lawrence Schools in India, who attended school there from 1815 to 1819.

This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Henry Lawrence 1806-1857 Founder of the Lawrence Schools India at school here 1815-1819 Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.

Sir Henry Lawrence KCB was a British administrator in India, known for his role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and for founding the Lawrence Schools to educate Indian students.

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