Commemorative plaque 42507

This blue commemorative plaque records: Bridgegate House. This fine town house, with its six bay brick front laid in Flemish bond, dates from the mid-18th century and was built probably by Thomas Graver, an apothecary and surgeon. It became the home of the Spofforth family, a branch of which emigrated to Australia, where Frederick Spofforth, the "demon bowler", was the greatest figure in early Australian test cricket. Recorded plaque organisation: Howden Civic Society.

Bridgegate House, built around mid-18th century by Thomas Graver, an apothecary and surgeon, later became home to the Spofforth family; notably, Frederick Spofforth, a descendant, earned fame as "the demon bowler" in early Australian test cricket.