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George William Kitchin

 
 
George William Kitchin Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018
1. George William Kitchin Marker
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George William Kitchin
Dean of Winchester
1883   1894
Dean of Durham
1894   1912
First Chancellor of
Durham University
Born Dec 7 · 1827
Died Oct 13 · 1912

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1883.
 
Location. 54° 46.444′ N, 1° 34.633′ W. Marker is in Durham, England, in County Durham. It can be reached from the intersection of Bailey Court and Owengate, on the right when traveling south. Located on the green next to Durham Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Durham, England DH1 3EP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North East England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alfred Robert Tucker (here, next to this marker); Durham Light Infantry Boer War Memorial (a few steps
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from this marker); Old Registry (within shouting distance of this marker); John Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cloister (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Cosin’s Library (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Former Exchequer (about 90 meters away); Bishop Cosin’s Almshouses (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durham.
 
Also see . . .  George Kitchin on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
George William Kitchin Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018
2. George William Kitchin Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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