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East Anglian School, Gorleston blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: For deaf and blind children the East Anglian School Gorleston was opened by Lord Leicester (Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk) on May 9th 1912. It closed its gates in July 1985 after 73 years Recorded plaque organisation: Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society.
The East Anglian School, Gorleston, was a pioneering institution for deaf and blind children, established in 1912 by Lord Leicester; it operated for 73 years, providing crucial educational services until its closure in 1985.

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