Edwin Hughes plaque

Commemorative plaque

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Edwin Hughes, known as 'Balaclava Ned,' was a Welshman who gained notoriety for dressing in a Crimean War uniform and carrying a rifle around London; he is remembered for his eccentric behavior that captivated Victorian public imagination.

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This commemorative plaque records: Edwin Hughes 'Balaclava Ned'

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