TributeLegacy
Create a tribute page
Back to map All in York

plaque · York

Frank Pick

Photograph at the Frank Pick plaque
Photograph via Wikipedia (Frank Ntilikina, CC BY-SA).

This plaque commemorates Frank Pick, an alumnus of St Peter's School, York, who was born in 1878 and passed away in 1941. He is honoured for his significant contributions to society, particularly for elevating the field of transport into an art form. Pick was widely recognised for his dedication to serving his community and for consistently championing beauty and exceptional design in every endeavour he undertook.

The memorial to Frank Pick stands within a tradition of honouring notable alumni within educational institutions, acknowledging their lasting impact on various fields. Such plaques often serve to inspire current students by highlighting the achievements of those who came before them. This practice frequently extends to individuals who have made a mark in public service or cultural development, ensuring their legacy continues to resonate within the school community and beyond. The early 20th century, during which Pick made his contributions, was a period of significant development in urban planning and public services, where figures like Pick played a crucial role in shaping the aesthetic and functional aspects of modern life.

The plaque is situated at St Peter's School in York, an educational establishment located within the city. Visitors seeking to view the memorial should be aware that it is located on school premises, and access may be subject to the school's regulations and opening hours. It is advisable to contact the school administration in advance to arrange a visit and ensure appropriate access. When visiting, reverence for the educational environment and the memorial's purpose is encouraged.

Inscription

“In tribute to Frank Pick 1878-1941 a scholar of this school. He served his fellow-men, made transport an art and sought beauty and good design in all things.”
Transcribed from the plaque at St Peter's School.

Background

Frank Ntilikina is a French professional basketball player. Measuring 1.93 metres in height, he plays as a point guard.

Himself a former eighth overall selection in the 2017 NBA draft, Ntilikina has also competed in the Greek Basketball League and the EuroLeague, most recently for Olympiacos. He is known by the nickname "Frank the Tank".

Original summary by TributeLegacy, informed by public sources.

Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

Nearby locations in York

Browse all memorials in York

Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

Editorial descriptions, photography and tribute links are original TributeLegacy work, layered on top of the open data.

Directions to here