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Sam Deards was a prolific inventor and entrepreneur who created the cricket scoreboard and other notable innovations, significantly contributing to both entertainment and technology fields; he was also actively involved in community services as the Captain of Fire Brigade and founder of social events like the Old Couples' Treat.
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sam Deards 1842-1922 Prize-winning entrepeneur, inventor of the cricket scoreboard, dry glazing & many other innovations. Captain of Fire Brigade, sportsman, organist, Founder of Old Couples' Treat lived here in West House Recorded plaque organisation: Harlow Civic Society.
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