What is recorded here
This brown commemorative plaque records: Sir John Furley C.H., K.St.J Philanthropist A founder of St, John Ambulance and British Red Cross Society was born and lived here 1836-1919
Sir John Furley was a prominent philanthropist who co-founded the St. John Ambulance and played a crucial role in establishing the British Red Cross Society, significantly contributing to emergency medical care and humanitarian aid in the United Kingdom.
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