What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: Given to Sir Alfred Herbert, K.B.E. on his 90th birthday by the employees of Alfred Herbert Ltd and the associate companies in Australia, France, India and Italy. September 1956. Recorded plaque organisation: Alfred Herbert Ltd.
Sir Alfred Herbert was a prominent British engineer and industrialist who founded Alfred Herbert Ltd., a leading manufacturer of machine tools; he is remembered for his significant contributions to British industry and engineering advancements.
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