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Edward Watkin and Absalom Watkin blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: To commemorate the lives of two great Manchester reformers Absalom Watkin (1787 - 1861) Campaigner for the repeal of the Corn Laws Sir Edward Watkin MP (1819 - 1901) Creator of the first Manchester Parks for the People and the Great Central Railway Recorded plaque organisation: The Watkin Society.

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