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John Harvey grey plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This grey commemorative plaque records: Gladstone House Home of John Harvey 1755-1842 He became Sheriff in 1784, Mayor in 1792 and High Sheriff of Norfolk in 1825. He revived horse racing on Mousehold and introduced shawl weaving to Norwich in 1791
John Harvey was a prominent figure in Norwich, serving as Sheriff, Mayor, and High Sheriff of Norfolk; he is remembered for reviving horse racing at Mousehold and introducing shawl weaving to Norwich, significantly impacting local industry and culture.

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