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Sobraon Barracks blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: This plaque commemorates the site of the former Sobraon Barracks. Named after a major battle in the Punjab in 1846. They covered a large area of this development. Built 1900 demolished 1960s Recorded plaque organisation: Tony & Rosemary Jewers, Taylor Wimpey.

From the Open Plaques record 8802

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