What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Caleb Crowther MD 1769-1849 built these almshouses for poor nonconformists to the design of William Shaw, railway contractor and fellow worshipper at Zion Chapel nearby. Recorded plaque organisation: Wakefield Civic Society.
Dr Caleb Crowther was a physician who significantly contributed to social welfare by founding almshouses for poor nonconformists, reflecting his commitment to supporting those outside the established church.
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