Deputy of the ward of the parish of St Mary the Virgin Aldermanbury. The Story of a Victorian House has some details on Sir Robert since he once lived at Laurel House near Bexley, Kent. He was Chairman of R. H. & S. Rogers Ltd, a firm of shirtmakers which later traded under the name Rocola, founded by his father Thomas. Robert erected the fountain to celebrate his election as Deputy Alderman.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Robert Hargreaves Rogers
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Robert Roger's fountain
The remains of the church of St Mary Aldermanbury are behind this fountain.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Robert Hargreaves Rogers
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