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John Nelson green plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This green commemorative plaque records: John Nelson of Birstall, stonemason and methodist preacher, helper of John Wesley was lodged in a dungeon near this spot May 5th 1744.

From the Open Plaques record 10067

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