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Peter Thompson blue plaque

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Peter Thompson blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir PETER THOMPSON FRS., FAS. (1698-1770) Native of Poole, Merchant, Antiquary, M.P. for St. Albans and High Sheriff of Surrey. Built this house in 1746 Recorded plaque organisation: Poole Borough Council.

From the Open Plaques record 52981

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