
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: George Herbert Lawrence 1888-1940 Industrialist and philanthropist Adopted Hathersage as his home and became a great benefactor funding numerous local buildings and projects Tragically killed in the Sheffield blitz whilst helping his workers Recorded plaque organisation: Derbyshire County Council.
George Herbert Lawrence was an industrialist and philanthropist who significantly contributed to the development of Hathersage, funding various local buildings and projects; he died heroically while assisting his workers during the Sheffield Blitz of 1940.
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