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Herbert Birley stone plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This stone commemorative plaque records: Vine Street School The first school built by the Manchester School Board. Foundation Stone laid 11th June 1874 by Herbert Birley on a site near here. Opened 9th August 1875. Recorded plaque organisation: Manchester City Council.

From the Open Plaques record 778

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