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George Butterfield plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This commemorative plaque records: George Butterfield 1882-1917 British Mile Champion 1905-1907 Olympic Team Member 1908 Darlington Harrier & publican of this house died in action 1917
George Butterfield was a prominent British athlete, known for his achievements as the mile champion from 1905 to 1907 and as a member of the 1908 Olympic team; he also served as a publican and died in action during World War I in 1917.

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