What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: Isaac Simpson 1800-1859 and Stephen Simpson 1832-1891 advanced the science of gold thread manufacture on this site. Made here between 1839-1991. Recorded plaque organisation: Preston & South Ribble Civic Trust.

From the Open Plaques record 7489

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