Henry John Pearson and Noel Gervis Pearson blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Henry John Pearson 1850-1913 co-founder of Beeston Foundry Co later Beeston Boiler Co a noted ornithologist, and his son Lt Colonel Noel Gervis Pearson DSO MC 1884-1958 both local philanthropists lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Southern Broxtowe Blue Plaque Group.

Henry John Pearson (1850-1913) co-founded the Beeston Foundry Company, later known as Beeston Boiler Co, and was a noted ornithologist; his son, Lt Col Noel Gervis Pearson MC DSO (1884-1958), served with distinction in World War I, earning military honors, and both were recognized local philanthropists.