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Thomas Hollis blue plaque

Blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: The Walk. The first public promenade here was created by the philanthropist Thomas Hollis in 1771. The lower part is the Cart Road. Recorded plaque organisation: Lyme Regis Charter 700.
Thomas Hollis was an English politician and philanthropist, remembered for his contributions to public spaces; he created the first public promenade at The Walk in 1771, enhancing communal areas for leisure and social interaction.

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