George Gissing and T. W. Gissing blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Chemist T. W. Gissing (1829-1870) owned this shop from 1856 until his death. His eldest son, novelist George Gissing (1857-1903), was born in the family home to its rear. Recorded plaque organisation: Wakefield Civic Society.

T. W. Gissing was a chemist who owned a shop from 1856 until his death in 1870; his son George Gissing became a notable novelist known for his critical depictions of late Victorian society.