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Elizabeth Gaskell red plaque

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This red commemorative plaque records: First School and Chapel House built here 1734. Early meeting place of Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society founded 1781. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810 - 1865) worshipped here. Recorded plaque organisation: Manchester City Council.

From the Open Plaques record 721

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