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Vera Greenwood blue plaque

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Vera Greenwood blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Queen Vera Road. Named by the traders of Abingdon Street Market to commemorate the visit of Miss Vera Greenwood of Whitworth, Rochdale, the reigning 'British Cotton Queen' of 1937. The street name was accepted by the Council in the same year and remains the shortest 'thoroughfare' in Blackpool. Recorded plaque organisation: Blackpool Civic Trust.

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