What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: John Deakin Heaton (1817-80) Eminent physician lived at Claremont, a Georgian merchant's villa, from 1856-80. He was a prime mover in the campaign for Leeds Town Hall, and played major roles in the development of Leeds General Infirmary and the Yorkshire College, later the University of Leeds. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
From the Open Plaques record 858
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