George Robert Canning 4th Lord Harris - Cloistered Garden, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK
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The Cloistered Garden in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral was created with the help of George Robert Canning, the 4th Lord Harris.
Waymark Code: WMEAXK
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/29/2012
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The plaque reads:
'In memory of
George Robert Canning
4th Lord Harris
He was distinguished by his public service
beyond the seas and in his own country and county
and held in grateful memory by all lovers of
cricket and field games. His name is inscribed
for remembrance here on the wall of this
Cloistered Garden which by his help was made
and consecrated for all time to the memory of the
men and women of Kent who fell in the Great War.
Born 3rd February 1851 Died 24th March 1932.'
Wikipedia (link below) lists some history about George Robert Canning:
'George Robert Canning Harris, 4th Baron Harris, GCSI, GCIE (3 February 1851 – 24 March 1932) was a British politician, cricketer and cricket administrator. He succeeded to his title in November 1872, before which he was known as The Honourable George Harris.'
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Cloistered Garden at Canterbury Cathedral
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