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Eldon Beast blue plaque

Blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Beware the Eldon Beast. This mysterious creature with glowing eyes was first reported by Eldon Street traders in the late 1800s. Wait, what's that in the shadows... Recorded plaque organisation: Horizon community College.

From the Open Plaques record 65909

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