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James Gilbert Baker blue plaque

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James Gilbert Baker blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: The house which stood on this site was occupied by James Gilbert Baker FRS FLS 1834-1920 a famous botanist, president of the Thirsk Natural History Society, author of Flora of North Yorkshire and other books, keeper of the herbarium The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew 1890-1899 Recorded plaque organisation: Thirsk Town Council.
James Gilbert Baker FRS FLS was a prominent botanist known for his work in flora documentation, particularly as the author of "Flora of North Yorkshire" and his role as keeper of the herbarium at The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew from 1890-1899.

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