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This bronze commemorative plaque records: John Howard Lodged at a silver smith's shop, which stood upon the site of these premises, whilst printing his great works on Prison Reform. 1777-80-84-89 Recorded plaque organisation: Warrington Society.
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John Howard was an influential philanthropist and reformer who significantly improved prison conditions across Europe through his detailed investigations and publications on prison reform.
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