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This stone commemorative plaque records: Elizabeth Fry 1780 - 1845 Founded an Association for improving the conditions of Female Prisoners in Newgate 1817 and her efforts resulted in a complete change of prison management in this and other Countries. Born at Gurney House in the adjacent Court

Elizabeth Fry was a prominent British Quaker philanthropist who significantly improved conditions for prisoners, particularly women, through her advocacy and establishment of the Association for the Improvement of the Female Prisoners in Newgate; her reforms influenced prison management practices both nationally and internationally.

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