William T Chapman blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: William T Chapman, 1871-1950. Headmaster of Pershore Boys' school and chairman of Holy Cross Parish Council. He presented to the town in November 1938 the river meadows, now known as King George V playing fields. "I give this land for the Pershore men and boys to fish and play and for the women to sit and watch" (extract from the deed of gift). Recorded plaque organisation: Pershore Civic Society.

William T Chapman was a headmaster and community leader in Pershore who significantly contributed to local recreational spaces by donating land that became King George V playing fields.