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This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir John Barran MP Pioneered the Leeds ready-made clothing industry in the 1850s, introducing the band knife for cutting multiple layers of cloth. In 1887 he added this factory to his others in Park Square. As Mayor he secured the purchase of Roundhay Park for Leeds. 1821-1905 Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
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- Alan Murray-Rust, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Betty Longbottom, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stevekraken, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stephen Craven, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rich Tea, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mark Morton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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