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William Temple blue plaque

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William Temple blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: William Temple 1881 - 1944 Bishop of Manchester 1921 - 1928. Later Archbishop of York, then Archbishop of Canterbury, writer, social reformer, Apostle of Church Unity. Recorded plaque organisation: Manchester City Council.
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William Temple was a prominent Anglican bishop and archbishop, serving as the Archbishop of York and later as Archbishop of Canterbury; he is remembered for his advocacy in social reform and church unity efforts during the mid-20th century.

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