What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Benjamin Allen 1663-1738 physician, naturalist and friend of John Ray lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Braintree & Bocking Civic Society.
Dr Benjamin Allen was a notable 17th-century English physician and naturalist who significantly contributed to early botanical studies; his friendship and collaboration with the renowned naturalist John Ray furthered the field of natural history.
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