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William Collins blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: The Poet William Collins was born on this site 25 December 1721 and died in the Cathedral Cloisters 12 June 1759 How sleep the Brave, who sink to Rest By all their Country's Wishes blest! Recorded plaque organisation: City of Chichester.

From the Open Plaques record 11520

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