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This commemorative plaque records: 1783 1861 Joseph Hunter He was born 6 February 1783 in a house on the north side of New Church Street which was demolished to make way for the 1897 Town Hall. He is remembered as Sheffield's pre-eminent local historian and for his work in the Public Record Office. He died on 9 May 1861 and is buried in Ecclesfield churchyard. Recorded plaque organisation: Hunter Archaeological Society.

Joseph Hunter (1783-1861) was Sheffield's pre-eminent local historian, renowned for his extensive work documenting the city’s history and his contributions to the Public Record Office.

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