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Lawrence Sheriff blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Near this site stood the birthplace of Laurence Sheryff (c1516-1567) Master Grocer to Elizabeth I, founder & generous benefactor of Rugby School Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary International Rugby.

From the Open Plaques record 54750

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  • Robin Webster, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Neil Theasby, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Peter Mackenzie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Ian Rob, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Andy F, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Jim Osley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Roger Templeman, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Stephen McKay, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Mike Faherty, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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