James Bent blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Superintendent James Bent Policeman 1828-1901. Superintendent James Bent established a soup kitchen in this vicinity in 1878 feeding thousands of people and potentially saving them from starvation. Recorded plaque organisation: Trafford Council.

Superintendent James Bent was a policeman who significantly contributed to public welfare by establishing a soup kitchen in 1878 that fed thousands and likely saved many from starvation.