What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Roy Shirley. Its recorded inscription reads: Dalston Heritage - Roy Shirley - 1944-2008 - High Priest of Reggae - ran a record store here
Roy Shirley was a pivotal figure in London's reggae scene, known as the "High Priest of Reggae," for his role in promoting and distributing Jamaican music through his Dalston record store.
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