What is recorded here
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.
Laurence Sheriff was a prominent grocer who served as Master Grocer to Queen Elizabeth I; he is historically significant for founding and generously supporting Rugby School.
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Photo: Hazel Nicholson · CC BY 2.0