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Samuel Ledgard blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Samuel Ledgard (1874 - 1952) was landlord here 1896 - 1952. The renowned private operator of bus and coach services in Yorkshire, in a remarkable career he was also a farmer, brewer, garage proprietor, quarry owner, haulage contractor and caterer to royalty and the nobility. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

From the Open Plaques record 866

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