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William Harpur
Commemorative Plaque

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William Harpur Statue

Statue and commemorative plaque located in 1st Floor niche above entrance to former Grammar School, St Paul's Square, West. Erected 1767.
The Latin inscription, translated into English, states:
"Here, traveller is a bodily representation of WILLIAM HARPUR, knight, the munificent founder of this school, which you see so spacious and adorned; if you wish to see a picture of his mind you may find it delineated in this record of his benefactions."

© Photo by Stuart Antrobus


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