What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: To commemorate the lives of two great Manchester reformers Absalom Watkin (1787 - 1861) Campaigner for the repeal of the Corn Laws Sir Edward Watkin MP (1819 - 1901) Creator of the first Manchester Parks for the People and the Great Central Railway Recorded plaque organisation: The Watkin Society.
Absalom Watkin was a prominent 19th-century British reformer known for his advocacy in repealing the Corn Laws, which aimed to protect domestic agriculture by imposing tariffs on imported grain. Sir Edward Watkin, a significant figure in Manchester's development, created the city’s first public parks and initiated the Great Central Railway, significantly enhancing urban green spaces and transportation infrastructure.
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