What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: John Middleton 1578-1623 9 feet 3 inches tall known as The Childe of Hale lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Halton Borough Council.
John Middleton was an exceptionally tall man in the early 17th century, notable for his height and referred to as "The Childe of Hale," making him a local curiosity and figure of historical interest.
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