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Hester Thrale bronze plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This bronze commemorative plaque records: Here lived Mrs Piozzi B.1741 D.1821 Recorded plaque organisation: Bath Council.
Hester Thrale, née Hester Lynch, was a prominent literary hostess of the 18th century, known for her salon that attracted leading figures such as Samuel Johnson; she is remembered for her writings, particularly her journals and letters which offer valuable insights into the cultural life of the period.

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