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This blue commemorative plaque records: James Thomson 1700-1748. Son of a local minister, Thomson was educated in the Grammar School, which was then situated within the Abbey, probably in the SE corner. Moving to London, he became a renowned poet, famous particularly for his masterpiece, "The Seasons". However, he is best remembered for the words of the patriotic song, "Rule Britannia", published in 1740. Recorded plaque organisation: Royal Burgh of Jedburgh.
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