What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: George Yeld 1845-1838 Horticulturalist, Explorer, Educator RHS Victoria Medal of Honour 1925 Schoolmaster at St. Peter’s School (52 years) lived here Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.
George Yeld was a renowned horticulturalist and educator who received the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour in 1925 for his contributions to gardening; he also served as a schoolmaster at St. Peter’s School for an impressive 52 years.
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