Cowper Building Plaque - St Paul's Square, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 08.118 W 000° 28.086
30U E 673277 N 5779110
A modern plaque describing the history of central Bedford. This one is on the Cowper Building.
Waymark Code: WMA1Z7
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/03/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The plaque reads:

'Cowper Building
Built in 1884 in Stuart Revival style.
Designed by Basil Champneys.
1884-1892 Bedford Grammar School extension.
1882-1938 Girls' Modern School.
Named after Earl Cowper,
Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (1861-1905).'
Type of Historic Marker: Modern Plaque

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Bedford Borough Council

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