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John Wolfenden blue plaque

Blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: John Wolfenden Kt (1906-1985), lived near here as a boy at 196 Alverthorpe Road. He became a distinguished figure nationally in education and administration and is most remembered for the 1957 'Wolfenden' Report. Recorded plaque organisation: Wakefield Civic Society.

From the Open Plaques record 5814

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