William Harpur
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Sir William Harpur was an English merchant and philanthropist who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1561. Born in Bedford, he moved to London and amassed a large fortune. In 1566, Harpur and his wife
Portrait of Sir William Harper by William Richardson
Statue outside the Old Town Hall
Bedford Modern School
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Bedford Modern School is a co-educational public school and member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference in Bedford, England. Founded in 1764 following its separation from Bedford School,
William Harpur
…activities for the people of Bedford. The five schools which are governed by the trust are Bedford Academy, Bedford Girls' School, Bedford School, Bedford Modern School and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School. The name Harpur is borne today by the estate office, a street in London, a street in Bedford, the Harpur electoral…
Bedford Modern School Crest
Bedford Modern School: Blore Building
Bedford Modern School: Prize Book, Midsummer 1889
Bedford Modern School, first sortie to Henley in 1882