What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: In memory of Prime Minister Leonard James Callaghan b. 1912, d. 2005. Lived here from 1914 to 1922. He visited his old home and Furzeham Primary School on frequent occasions. Known as Sunny Jim he was MP 1945-1987, Leader of the Labour Party 1976-1980, Prime Minister 1976-1979 and became Lord Callaghan of Cardiff in 1987 Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.
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Photo credits
- David Hawgood, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Derek Harper, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard Croft, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Lucas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paul Hutchinson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Roy Hughes, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robin Drayton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Maigheach-gheal, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Steve Daniels, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gordon Griffiths, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Berry Head National Nature ReserveNature reserve · 814 yd
The Guard HouseVisitor information · 818 yd
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Berry HeadViewpoint · 1201 yd
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