What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: Thomas Bowman Stephenson 1839-1912 Methodist Minister and founder of Action for Children (formerly National Children's Home). Born in Newcastle and baptised here in 1840. His legacy lives on in children's services across the City and beyond. Recorded plaque organisation: City of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Rev Thomas Bowman Stephenson was a Methodist minister who founded the National Children's Home, now known as Action for Children, significantly impacting child welfare services in the UK and beyond.

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