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Henry Duncan black plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: Rev Dr Henry Duncan (1774-1846) Ruthwell Parish Minister, Founder of the Savings Bank Movement in 1810. The Stane Man (above) Recorded plaque organisation: Dumfries Town Centre Partnership.

From the Open Plaques record 11600

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