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Samuel Smiles blue plaque

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Samuel Smiles blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Samuel Smiles (1812-1905) the great propagandist of Victorian values through his books, 'Self-Help', 'Character', 'Thrift' and 'Duty', inspired by his lectures to Leeds working men in 1845. He worked in Leeds 1838-58 as a newspaper editor, doctor and then railway secretary. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
Samuel Smiles was a prominent Victorian author and social reformer who advocated for self-improvement and hard work through his influential books 'Self-Help', 'Character', 'Thrift', and 'Duty', which have inspired generations to embrace personal responsibility and perseverance.

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