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Alfred Bird blue plaque

Blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Alfred Bird (1811-1878) Chemist and Druggist Inventor of eggless custard powder and baking powder Made on this site until 1963 Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society.

From the Open Plaques record 8209

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