What is recorded here

This bronze commemorative plaque records: To commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and the Centenary of William Laslett's Almshouses Designed by Lewis Shepherd and built on the site of the Former City Gaol.

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom reigned from 1952 to 2022, becoming the longest-reigning monarch in British history and a symbol of continuity and stability. William Laslett's Almshouses, established in 1913, provide housing for elderly residents, reflecting Laslett’s philanthropic efforts and commitment to community welfare.

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