What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Maldon's famous fat man Edward Bright (1721-1750) occupied a house and grocery shop on this site from the mid 1740s-1750 Recorded plaque organisation: Maldon District Council, Maldon Society.
Edward Bright, known as Maldon's famous fat man, lived in the mid-18th century and operated a grocery shop; he is remembered for his extraordinary size which drew local attention.
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