Keystone

Edward VI keystone

Site: Bridewell Palace (2 memorials)

EC4, New Bridge Street, 14

The original gatehouse together with the keystone form the entrance to the current building.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Edward VI keystone

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King Edward VI

Only son of Henry VIII (with Jane Seymour who died 12 days after the birth), ...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Edward VI keystone

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St Brides Place

St Brides Place

Here stood the palace of Bridewell built by Henry VIII in 1523 and granted by...

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