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Leeds School Board and George Corson blue plaque

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Leeds School Board and George Corson blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Leeds School Board erected this fine headquarters and examination centre in 1878-81. First elected by the ratepayers of Leeds in 1870, the board built sufficient schools to ensure that for the first time every child in Leeds received an elementary education. Architect: George Corson Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
The Leeds School Board, established in 1870, significantly advanced public education by ensuring universal elementary education access in Leeds through extensive school construction; George Corson was the architect who designed their headquarters and examination centre completed between 1878-81.

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