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Jack Common blue plaque

Famous person's birthplace plaque

Why this matters

Jack Common was a British author known for his humorous autobiographical works, including "Kiddar's Luck" and "The Ampersand," which offer insights into working-class life in early 20th century England.

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Overview

Jack Common blue plaque is recorded as Blue plaque in England Newcastle Upon Tyne. This blue commemorative plaque records: 1903-1968 Jack Common (Author) was born here in the upstairs flat. His autobiographical books are "Kiddar's Luck" (1961) and "The Ampersand" (1964).

Why it was made

The saved account records: This blue commemorative plaque records: 1903-1968 Jack Common (Author) was born here in the upstairs flat.

People and events

The saved account records: His autobiographical books are "Kiddar's Luck" (1961) and "The Ampersand" (1964).

How it worked

The label Blue plaque gives the safest clue to purpose or form. It does not by itself prove the exact building method, daily use, age or sequence of changes at this place.

What remains

The official record fixes the place and calls it Blue plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.

Why it mattered

Jack Common blue plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: 1903-1968 Jack Common (Author) was born here in the upstairs flat. His autobiographical books are "Kiddar's Luck" (1961) and "The Ampersand" (1964). The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.

History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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