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Commemorative plaque 30043

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Commemorative plaque 30043
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This blue commemorative plaque records: This building was originally Ayton British School built in 1843 through the generosity of Thomas Richardson of Great Ayton and other Quaker businessmen. The school provided education for 100 boys and girls of the area from 5 to 14 years of age. It became a library in 1971.
Thomas Richardson, a Quaker businessman, significantly contributed to local education by funding the construction of Ayton British School in 1843, which provided schooling for up to 100 children from the area.

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