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John Clingan and Clingan's Trust blue plaque

Blue plaque
John Clingan and Clingan's Trust blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: In 1714 a house and shop on this site, with a farm and other land, were left by John Clingan, a mercer, in trust, leading to the establishment in 1736 of CLINGAN'S TRUST to benefit the 'poor of the parish'. The income from the trust continues to assist young people in their advancement in life Recorded plaque organisation: Christchurch Local History Society.
John Clingan was a mercer who established Clingan's Trust in 1736 through his bequest, which has continuously supported and advanced the lives of young people in his parish.

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