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Joseph Dunn blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Rev Joseph 'Daddy' Dunn 1746-1827 Due to his pioneering work, this former school was the first building in Preston to be lit by piped gas in 1816. Recorded plaque organisation: Preston & South Ribble Civic Trust, Millennium Festival Awards For All.

From the Open Plaques record 7485

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