What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Arthur Henry Mee 1875-1943 journalist and prolific author. Originator and editor of The Children's Encyclopedia, The Children's Newspaper and The King's England born in Stapleford and attended school here Recorded plaque organisation: Beeston and District Civic Society, Beeston Local History Society, Stapleford and District Local History Society, Southern Broxtowe Blue Plaque Group.
Arthur Henry Mee was a prominent British journalist and writer, best known for creating educational publications such as The Children's Encyclopedia and The Children's Newspaper, which significantly influenced children’s education and reading habits in the early 20th century.
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