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William Brear blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Low House 1663 former home of William Brear (1841-1911) owner of W. M. Brear & Sons Sawmill a family business for nearly 150 years. He was also a founding member of Addingham Parish Council on which the Brear Family served for a hundred years, and a major supporter of Mount Hermon Chapel Recorded plaque organisation: Addingham Civic Society.

From the Open Plaques record 41119

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