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John Halstead blue plaque

Blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Wet Rake Gardens c. 1909 Marking the top of this historic shopping street, Wet Rake Gardens replaced the Union Foundry, once owned by John Halstead & Co, iron and brass founders Recorded plaque organisation: Rochdale Civic Society.

From the Open Plaques record 41304

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