What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Joseph Aloysius Hansom, 1803-1882, inventor and architect, designed this building which was erected in 1845 as a Baptist Church. Recorded plaque organisation: Leicester City Council.
Joseph Aloysius Hansom is remembered for inventing the Hansom cab, a popular Victorian horse-drawn taxi, and also made contributions as an architect designing numerous buildings including this Baptist church.
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