London Borough of Lewisham
Sir Francis Baring, Bart, MP, 1740-1810, merchant & banker, lived here, 1797-1810, presented by Baring Brothers & Co Ltd.
SE13, Old Road, Manor House Library
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir Francis Baring
Merchant and merchant banker. Born at Larkbear, Exeter. He founded the bank t...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Sir Francis Baring
Bank. Founded as the John and Francis Baring Company. Despite surviving the G...
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