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St. Michael's College and Benedict Williamson blue plaque

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St. Michael's College and Benedict Williamson blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: St. Michael's College. Opened in 1909, this Gothic Revival building was the first Catholic grammar school for boys in Leeds. Established by the Jesuits, its role was to enable the predominantly working-class Catholic community in The West Riding to raise its social status and material wellbeing. Architect: Fr. Benedict Williamson S. J. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
Fr. Benedict Williamson S.J., architect of St. Michael's College, designed this Gothic Revival building in 1909 as the first Catholic grammar school for boys in Leeds, aiming to elevate the social and economic status of the local working-class Catholic community.

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