Prebendary Joseph Lloyd Brereton,, was a British clergyman, educational reformer and writer, who founded inexpensive schools for the education of the middle classes. Through his work and writings he influenced others to make similar foundations.
Marble bust sculpted in 1861 by E.B. Stephens, on staircase of Memorial Hall, West Buckland School. Inscribed: "Rev'd J.L. Brereton, MA, Prebendary of Exeter and Rector of West Buckland. In grateful acknowledgement of the genius that planned and of the liberality energy and judgement that effected the establishment of the Devon County School this bust was presented to the school by Hugh, Earl Fortescue KG 1861"
Architects' plan for the Norfolk County School
Joseph Lloyd Brereton in 1868 – portrait by George Richmond
Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue
Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue KG, PC, styled Viscount Ebrington from 1789 to 1841, was a British Whig politician.
Fortescue, engraving by W. Holl from a painting by George Hayter
Marble bust of Fortescue at West Buckland School
Statue of Fortescue by Edward Bowring Stephens, 1863, in Castle Yard, Exeter
From Illustrated London News: "Inauguration of the Fortescue Memorial in the Castle Yard, Exeter 1863"
