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Lawrence Oates blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: "A very gallant gentleman". To commemorate Captain Lawrence E. G. Oates a member of Capt. Scott's expedition to the South Pole 1910-1912 a frequent visitor to Meanwoodside, the Oates family home. Died 17th March 1912

From the Open Plaques record 9700

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