"A very gallant gentleman". To commemorate Captain Lawrence E. G. Oates a member of Capt. Scott's expedition to the South Pole 1910-1912 a frequent visitor to Meanwoodside, the Oates family home. Died 17th March 1912

News story about Oates and the plaque unveiling published 17th March 2012 on the BBC News website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-17406132