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James McDonnell blue plaque

Blue plaque
James McDonnell blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Dr James McDonnell 1763-1845. Physician 'Father of Belfast medicine' lived in a house in this street. Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.

From the Open Plaques record 40905

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  • Eric Jones, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Chris Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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