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Thomas Ambler, Crown Point Printing Works, and Alf Cooke blue plaque

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Thomas Ambler, Crown Point Printing Works, and Alf Cooke blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Crown Point Printing Works. Alf Cooke (1842-1902) began printing in 1886. He developed great skills in colour lithography producing art reproductions and portraits of the famous. In 1885 he was awarded a Royal Warrant. Following a fire, these works were entirely rebuilt in 1885 as "the largest, healthiest printing works in the world." Architect: Thomas Ambler. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

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