
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Percy 'Don' Robins. Founded St George's Crypt in 1930, creating a refuge for the city's homeless, providing food, a bed, clothing, practical help, and medical care. This ex-RAF serviceman and Anglican priest always committed himself to be "where the battle is hottest, and the work is hardest." 1900-1948 Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
Percy Robins, an Anglican priest and former RAF serviceman, founded St George's Crypt in 1930, providing essential support services for the homeless in Bristol. His commitment to aiding those in dire need has made him a revered figure in local social history.
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