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Sir Allen Lane was a British publisher who revolutionized the publishing industry by founding Penguin Books, making high-quality books affordable and accessible to the general public.

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This orange commemorative plaque records: Sir Allen Lane 1902-1970 publisher, was inspired to create Penguin Books at this station in 1934 Recorded plaque organisation: Penguin Books.

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