What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: The right honourable Sir Robert Peel, Bart. Born Feb 5th 1788. Elected in the year 1830. Member of Parliament for Tamworth. Which town he continued to represent until his death July 2nd 1850
Sir Robert Peel was a prominent British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and is credited with founding the modern British police force, known colloquially as "bobbies" or "peelers."
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