Why this matters
Benjamin Beddome was a prominent Baptist minister and preacher who significantly contributed to the Midland Baptist Association. He is remembered for his prolific hymn writing, with 830 of his hymns published posthumously in 1818.
Overview
Benjamin Beddome black plaque is recorded as Commemorative plaque in England Stratford On Avon. This black commemorative plaque records: Benjamin Beddome (1717 - 1795) Born here in the Old Manse Baptist Minister, Preacher and a leading figure in the Midland Baptist Association A prolific hymn writer His collection of 830 hymns were published posthumously in 1818 "His labours were unremitted and evangelical"
Why it was made
The saved account records: This black commemorative plaque records: Benjamin Beddome (1717 - 1795) Born here in the Old Manse Baptist Minister, Preacher and a leading figure in the Midland Baptist Association A prolific hymn writer His collection of 830 hymns were published posthumously in 1818 "His labours were unremitted and evangelical"
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What remains
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Why it mattered
Benjamin Beddome black plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: Benjamin Beddome (1717 - 1795) Born here in the Old Manse Baptist Minister, Preacher and a leading figure in the Midland Baptist Association A prolific hymn writer His collection of 830 hymns were published posthumously in 1818 "His labours were unremitted and evangelical" The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.
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