What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Blue Funnel Shipping Office was housed upstairs in this building 1950-1969 "Keep my funnels tall and blue and look after my China Men" Alfred Holt
The Blue Funnel Line, known for its distinctive blue-funnelled ships and fair treatment of Chinese crew members, played a significant role in British shipping history; the company's office was located here from 1950 to 1969.
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