What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Joseph Rowntree (1836-1925) was born here over the Rowntree shop which opened on this site in 1822. A Quaker businessman, social reformer and philanthropist, he worked here until 1869 before leaving to run the famous Rowntree confectionery company. Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.
Joseph Rowntree was a Quaker businessman who founded the Rowntree confectionery company and was known for his social reform efforts and philanthropy.
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