What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The inaugural meeting of The Black Country Society. President: Dr John Fletcher (1934-1996) Secretary: John Brimble (1940-2006) held at the Noahs Ark 1st March 1967 Recorded plaque organisation: Tipton Civic Society.
Dr John Fletcher and John Brimble were key figures in founding The Black Country Society in 1967, dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the Black Country region; their efforts have been crucial in promoting local history and cultural identity.
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