What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: To the glory of god and for the larger life of st mary's college this stone was laid by the rt hon the earl grey chairman of the central board of finance of the church assembly on 31 march 1939 president the rt. hon. sir t. w. h. inskip p. c. c.b.e. k. c. m.p. architects bead overbury builders Recorded plaque organisation: HE RT HON THE EARL GREY CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTRAL BOARD OF FINANCE OF THE CHURCH ASSEMBLY.
The plaque commemorates the laying of a foundation stone for St Mary's College by Earl Grey, highlighting significant figures and the date March 31, 1939, before the onset of World War II; it reflects the architectural and educational ambitions of the pre-war era.
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