John Bellamy blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: John Bellamy In 1719, the Rev. John and Ellen Bellamy of Edwinstowe, endowed alms houses for the poor, "and other benefits for 4 necessitous widows' and started a school for the education of 8 boys. These buildings were situated on the site of this present War Memorial. The Charity continues to support residents. Recorded plaque organisation: Edwinstowe Historical Society.

Rev. John Bellamy, along with his wife Ellen, established charitable alms houses and a school in Edwinstowe in 1719, providing enduring social welfare and education benefits for local residents.