Benjamin Beddome black plaque

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"

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.