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William Henry Smith blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Victorian Grammar School Here from 1837 to 1888 were housed the town's Grammar School and the Master's house. Among the first pupils was W. H. Smith. After its closure, the building became, for some years, a doctor's surgery Recorded plaque organisation: Tavistock Town Council.

From the Open Plaques record 41287

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