Francis Smith blue plaque

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.

Francis Smith, known as "Tanky" Smith, was Leicester's first private detective and is remembered for his work in solving numerous cases using elaborate disguises, exemplified by the carved heads on Top Hat Terrace.