The Late Sir Henry Doulton

One, of the most influential and generous patrons of the old Lambeth Green School, and a friend of the scholars, 'was the late Sir Henry Doulton. He was always ready to help forward the work of education, and was a true friend to our late Read Master, Mr. John Hernaman, who treasured the advice of such a patron, and was truly thankful for his kindness, shown in many ways, one of which was the taking of boys into his firm, where they were also further instructed in drawing at the Lambeth School of Art. It was the writer's great pleasure to be one of the boys who, with the late Mr, Hernaman, stood of-itside the School on December, 21st, 1885, and cheered His Majesty the King (then Prince of Wales), when passing by the School on his way from the Lambeth Pottery, where Mr. Henry Doulton had the unique honour of being presented with the Albert Medal. This day must have been an eventful one, both to our worthy friend, his employees, and to us. In 1887 Mr. Henry Doulton was knighted by H.M. Queen Victoria-a crowning event for one of the most land and thoughtful of Lambeth Green School Patrons.

E. H. G.

The Late Sir Henry Doulton