What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Tyne Port Health Authority- This Authority was established in January, 1879 to combat the danger of imported diseases following a tremendous growth of foreign - going shipping in the Tyne. It occupied this building from 1886, when it was built, until 1985. Recorded plaque organisation: Former Tyne and Wear County Council.
The Tyne Port Health Authority, established in January 1879, played a crucial role in public health by preventing the spread of diseases through maritime trade at the Port of Tyne, reflecting the era's growing awareness and response to global health threats.
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