John Percival plaque

The public map records this plaque for John Percival. Its recorded inscription reads: The Revd. John Percival M.A., D.D., 1834‒1918, educational pioneer, founder of University College, Bristol, 1876, Bishop of Hereford 1895‒1918, lived here 1884‒1887

John Percival was a significant figure in British education and religious leadership, founding University College, Bristol in 1876 and serving as the Bishop of Hereford from 1895 until his death in 1918. His contributions to higher education and the Anglican Church have left a lasting impact on both fields.