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John Hilton blue plaque

Blue plaque
John Hilton blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: John Hilton FRS. FRCS. 1805-1878 Anatomist and Surgeon Surgeon Extra-Ordinary to Queen Victoria grew up here Recorded plaque organisation: Essex Heritage Trust and Sible Hedingham Parish Council.

From the Open Plaques record 49421

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