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William Close blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Dr William Close surgeon, apothecary, musician, writer, historian and inventor lived here from circa 1800 until his death in 1813 aged 38 Recorded plaque organisation: Dalton with Newton Town Council.

From the Open Plaques record 10752

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