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Francis Smith blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Top Hat Terrace built by Francis 'Tanky' Smith d. 1888 Leicester's first private detective Each of the sixteen carved heads on the building represent Tanky Smith in one of his many disguises Recorded plaque organisation: Leicester City Council.

From the Open Plaques record 1515

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