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LONDON, Bishopsgate, Foundation Stone of Bishopsgate Institute Laid, 1893, a silver medal by R. Neal, elevation of entrance gate tower, rev. legend, 39mm, 35.66g (Taylor 224a; Hawkins p.675). Extremely fine and attractively toned £40-60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Educational Award Medals from the Collection formed by the late T.H. Watts.

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The foundation stone was laid by Revd. William Rogers on 13 May 1893; the Institute opened on New Year’s Day 1895