Duke of Gloucester Unveiling Plaque
Duke of Gloucester Unveiling Plaque
Duke of Gloucester Unveiling Plaque
Duke of Gloucester Unveiling Plaque

This invitation and information sheet relate to the unveiling of a plaque by the Duke of Gloucester commemorating his visit to the Suburb on its centenary. He followed in the footsteps of both his grandmother Queen Mary in 1918 and his cousin Princess Magaret in 1957 in unveiling plaques on Henrietta Barnett School. 

Document, HGSAT104
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Henrietta Barnett cutting the first sod
The Hampstead Garden Suburb Archives Trust is a registered charity, known as Suburb Archives. It is responsible for ensuring that the archives of the suburb are properly cared for and are accessible to all.

Henrietta Barnett School sports day 1930
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