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John Addy blue plaque

Blue plaque
John Addy blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Near this spot stood the office of John Addy, chartered engineer, (1847-1896) who designed and commissioned Peterborough's first public water supply and drainage systems in 1874-1880, greatly reducing the incidence of infectious disease. Recorded plaque organisation: Peterborough Civic Society.
John Addy, a chartered engineer, significantly improved public health in Peterborough by designing and implementing the city’s first public water supply and drainage systems between 1874 and 1880, which led to a notable reduction in infectious diseases.

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