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Ida Cook and Louise Cook blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Ida Cook (1904-1986) and her sister Louise Cook (1901-1991) residents of 37 Croft Avenue, Sunderland saved many Jews from Nazi persecution. In 1965 they were honoured as Righteous among the Nations by the state of Israel. Under the pen name of Mary Burchell, Ida was a prolific author for Mills and Boon. Recorded plaque organisation: Sunderland City Council.

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