What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Edward Penny RA born and lived in Silk Mill Street 1714-1768. Founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts. Recorded plaque organisation: Knutsford Town Council.
Edward Penny was a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1768, contributing significantly to the establishment of an institution that has played a crucial role in British art history.
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