Robert Horton Vernon Wragge

1854–1933 (age 79)

Biography

Robert Horton Vernon Wragge (1854-1933) was a devoted steward of York, working behind the scenes to support the institutions that anchored civic life. He took pride in preserving the city’s heritage while encouraging thoughtful innovation.

Friends remember him as someone who quietly advised local charities, welcomed newcomers, and kept faith with the traditions that sustained their shared community.

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