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Ralph Allen black plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: Summer residence 1750-1763, of Ralph Allen, one of the founders of 18th century Bath, whose patronage first established Weymouth as a resort.

From the Open Plaques record 13025

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