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Henry Harrison black plaque

Commemorative plaque
Henry Harrison black plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: In memory of Henry Harrison, 1811-1866, plumber, glazier and painter, 48 High Street, Ashford, Kent, inventor of the water pump 1841. Signed in the presence of Queen Victoria, 4th March 1841

From the Open Plaques record 42017

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