Robert Tressell blue plaque

Blue plaque

Why this matters

Robert Tressell, born as Robert Croker and later known as Robert Noonan, authored "The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists," a seminal work of socialist literature that provides insight into the lives of working-class people in early 20th century Britain.

What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: Robert P Noonan born Robert Croker Dublin 18 April 1870 As Robert Tressell he wrote 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' published in 1914 He died here at the Royal Infirmary 3 February 1911

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