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James Callaghan blue plaque

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James Callaghan blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: In memory of Prime Minister Leonard James Callaghan b. 1912, d. 2005. Lived here from 1914 to 1922. He visited his old home and Furzeham Primary School on frequent occasions. Known as Sunny Jim he was MP 1945-1987, Leader of the Labour Party 1976-1980, Prime Minister 1976-1979 and became Lord Callaghan of Cardiff in 1987 Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.

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