Plaque

Vintners' Place

Erection date: 31/10/1990

Inscription

This foundation stone was laid by H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester G.C.V.O. on the 31st October 1990 to inaugurate the construction of this building on behalf of The Master Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Vintners, and Wates City of London Properties P.L.C.

'Mystery' is from the Latin meaning 'professional skill'.

Site: Vintners' Place (1 memorial)

EC4, Three Barrels Walk, Vintners' Place

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Vintners' Place

Subjects commemorated i

Vintners' Company

One of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London. Its origins s...

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Vintners' Place

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Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

Second son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and inherited the title on his...

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