Sir Robert Clayton, Knt. Alderman of London. [The West Front of the Mathematical School, Christ's Hospital]

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Published c.1793, but later impression
Dimensions Image 99 mm x 124 mm
Notes Sir Robert Clayton , Knt. Alderman of London (1629–1707).
The text under the title reads as follows:
" Projected a design of founding a free school for instructing the Children of poorer citezens in matematical learning & fitting them for Sea service. He accquainted Lord Treasurer Clifford with his purpose, who readily engaged to lay it before King Charles 2nd he obtained of his Majesty, for seven years successively £500 arrears of interest due on £7000, charged on some Crown Lands, which before the Restoration had been left to the Hospital. Sir christopher Wren was the Architect, under whose direction the hall and cloisters, with other parts of the Hospital, which had been damaged by the fire in 1666 were repaired and improved."

Conditon: Tear along plate
Framing unmounted
Price £20.00
Stock ID 19522

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