What is recorded here

This slate commemorative plaque records: Sir John Lubbock (later Lord Avebury) 1834-1913. Author, Scientist, Social Reformer, MP - introduced bank holidays. Lived here (Chislehurst) 1861-5 Recorded plaque organisation: Chislehurst Society.

Lord John Lubbock was a prominent Victorian-era scientist and politician who significantly contributed to the fields of archaeology and entomology; he is also remembered for his social reforms, including the introduction of bank holidays in Britain.

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