What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Roger Fenton (1819 - 1869) Pioneer photographer and co-founder of the Royal Photographic Society was born here 28 March 1819 Recorded plaque organisation: John Renwick Union Cordage Ltd.
Roger Fenton, a pioneer in photography, is remembered for his work as one of the first war photographers during the Crimean War and for co-founding the Royal Photographic Society.
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