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This blue commemorative plaque records: The Warehouse 50 High Street This distinctive building was built as a public warehouse in 1810 on the landing stage of Doughty's Quay and is probably on land or near a former Carmelite priory. Its style is that of a London warehouse and is one of the few remaining in the country. It is commonly known locally as the Van Smirren warehouse, a famous family shellfish company and major employer in the 20th Century. It became home to prominent textile artist and designer, Mary Farmer (1940 - 2021) Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Art whose work was exhibited widely in the UK , across Europe, North America and Japan. Her husband, Terry Moores (1949 - 2014), was a renowned ceramicist. In 2024 the warehouse was converted into holiday rentals and certain original features restored. Boston Preservation Trust Recorded plaque organisation: The Boston Preservation Trust.
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