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Edith Mackie blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Edith Grace Mackie (1853-1941) Philanthropist, lived here, founder and president of Wakefield Victoria Nursing Association. Raised funds for Clayton Hospital Children's Ward and funded extension and reconstruction of St. John's Church. Donated funds and land to Wakefield Girls' High School. Raised funds for the Paxton Society, Creating Green Spaces in Wakefield. 'Deeds not words' Recorded plaque organisation: Wakefield Civic Society.

From the Open Plaques record 55491

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