What is recorded here
This brass commemorative plaque records: John McGrath 1935 - 2002 writer lived here 1981 - 2002
John McGrath was a prominent Scottish playwright and director, known for founding the 7:84 Theatre Company which aimed to bring political theatre to rural areas; he lived here from 1981 until his death in 2002.
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