John Harvey - Gladstone House - Norwich, Norfolk, Great Britain.
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Gladstone House - Home of John Harvey 1755-1842 He became Sheriff in 1784, Mayor in 1792 and High Sheriff of Norfolk in 1825. He revived horse racing on Mousehold and introduced shawl weaving to Norwich in 1791
Waymark Code: WMGQX4
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/02/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ddraig Ddu
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John Harvey - Gladstone House - Norwich, Norfolk, Great Britain.

Plaque inscription reads: "Gladstone House - Home of John Harvey 1755-1842 He became Sheriff in 1784, Mayor in 1792 and High Sheriff of Norfolk in 1825. He revived horse racing on Mousehold and introduced shawl weaving to Norwich in 1791"

Gladstone House / John Harvey plaque. - at 28 St Giles Street. A Grade II listed building.

"Former house now offices. Later C18 Red brick. Pantile roof plus semi- basement. 5 bays. Central door with attached fluted and banded columns
supporting open pediment. Semi-circular fanlight with radial glazing
bars. Sash windows throughout with glazing bars and rubbed brick flat
arches. Small paired console cornice. 2-span roof. Fine staircase with
carved riser brackets." Text Source: (visit link)

Norwich - Heritage Gateway
Blue Plaque managing agency: HEART 'Heritage Economic And Regeneration Trust' - Discover Norwich.

Individual Recognized: John Harvey

Physical Address:
28 St Giles Street,
Norwich, Norfolk Great Britain


Web Address: Not listed

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