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John Harrison blue plaque

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John Harrison blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: John Harrison 1579-1656 St. John's, one of England's most remarkable churches, was built by this celebrated benefactor in 1634. A cloth merchant and co-founder of Leeds Corporation, he further endowed the town with almshouses, a new grammar school and a market cross. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
John Harrison (1579-1656) was a prominent English cloth merchant and benefactor who significantly contributed to the development of Leeds by founding St. John's Church and endowing the town with educational and charitable institutions. His contributions played a crucial role in the civic and cultural advancement of 17th-century Leeds.

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