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James Wilson brass plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This brass commemorative plaque records: The Right Hon. James Wilson 1805-1860. Hat manufacturer and founder of The Economist. Born at 11 High Street 3 June 1805. Died Calcutta 11 August 1860. Recorded plaque organisation: Hawick Archaeological Society.

From the Open Plaques record 78471

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