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John Clingan and Clingan's Trust blue plaque

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John Clingan and Clingan's Trust blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: In 1714 a house and shop on this site, with a farm and other land, were left by John Clingan, a mercer, in trust, leading to the establishment in 1736 of CLINGAN'S TRUST to benefit the 'poor of the parish'. The income from the trust continues to assist young people in their advancement in life Recorded plaque organisation: Christchurch Local History Society.

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