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Workhouse, Tipton blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Near this spot at the junction of Lower Church Lane and Alexandra Road stood until 1912 The Tipton Workhouse where local government in the town originated with the first meeting of the Tipton Local Board of Health.10 September 1855 Recorded plaque organisation: Tipton Civic Society.

From the Open Plaques record 53994

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