Commemorative plaque 9044

This green commemorative plaque records: Forbes Building 1899-1900 Purpose built as a bakery, with shops, stables and offices for John Forbes by Lofthouse & Sons of Middlesbrough. Forbes came to the town from Aberdeen in 1875 and set up in Lower Feversham Street. He became Mayor in 1904. Recorded plaque organisation: Middlesbrough Heritage.

John Forbes was a prominent baker who relocated from Aberdeen to Middlesbrough in 1875, significantly contributing to the local economy through his bakery business and later serving as the town's mayor in 1904.