What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: John Forman b.1823 d.1900 played a central role in forming the Durham Miners Association founded in 1869. One of its first agents and president from 1872 until his death. Lived here 1882-1900. Recorded plaque organisation: Durham County Council.
Why this person mattered
John Forman, born in 1823 and died in 1900, was pivotal in establishing the Durham Miners Association in 1869, serving as one of its first agents and president from 1872 until his death, significantly impacting miners' rights and labor conditions in Durham.
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