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This blue commemorative plaque records: John Pounds 1766-1839 Shoemender whose work for the poor of this district inspired the Ragged School Movement is buried in the Memorial Garden Recorded plaque organisation: Portsmouth City Council.

John Pounds was a shoemaker who pioneered informal education for underprivileged children in Portsmouth, his efforts significantly influencing the development and spread of the Ragged School Movement across Britain.

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