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This blue commemorative plaque records: St. John's Chapel/Church. Built 1769 by local coal fitter John Thornhill to ease overcrowding at the Parish Church. It became a separate parish church in 1876 and a garrison church 1823-1919. Demolished 1972. Recorded plaque organisation: Old Sunderland Heritage Trail.
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