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Th'owd Towser blue plaque

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Th'owd Towser blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Th'owd Towser This building, on the site of the original church lock-up built in or soon after 1597, has been used as a jail, ambulance station, mortuary and fire station. Recorded plaque organisation: Home Valley Civic Society.
Th'owd Towser refers to an historic building that served multiple community functions including as a jail, reflecting its importance in local law enforcement history since at least the late 16th century.

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