John Rylands (1801-1888) Businessman and philanthropist of Longford Hall and his wife Enriqueta1843-1908 who founded the John Rylands Library in his memory.

Edge Lane, Longford Park, Stretford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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John Rylands
(1801-1888) businessman

Enriqueta Rylands
(1843-1908)

George Saul Mottershead 1894-1978 Founder and Director of Chester Zoo "A Zoo Without Bars" Lived here 1912-1920 where he established Saul's School of Scientific Physical Culture

131 Northenden Road, Sale, United Kingdom

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Chapel Street Altrincham. From just 60 houses 161 men volunteered in the Great War 1914-18. 29 were killed. Recognised and praised by King George V.

Chapel Street, Altrincham, United Kingdom

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Captain Edward Kinder Bradbury 1881-1914 Born at Church Bank, Bowdon Awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in the First World War 1914-1918 September 1st 1914, Nery, France

Langham Road, Bowdon, United Kingdom

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Capt Edward Kinder Bradbury VC
(1881-1914) Victoria Cross recipient

Ford Motor Company Limited Trafford Park During the Second World War 1939-1945 34,000 Merlin aero-engines were constructed A major contribution to the victory in the Battle of Britain

Trafford Centre (Barton Square link), Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Tom Curry 1894-1958 Manchester United Trainer lived here He was one of three members of staff who lost their lives in the Munich Air Disaster

1 Bedford Street, opposite St Teresa’s School in Firswood, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Trafford General Hospital Birthplace of the NHS. Commemorating the visit of Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health, on 5th July 1948 to launch the the National Health Service

Trafford Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Aneurin Bevan
(1897-1960) politician

National Health Service
(1948-present) public health service

Superintendent James Bent Policeman 1828-1901. Superintendent James Bent established a soup kitchen in this vicinity in 1878 feeding thousands of people and potentially saving them from starvation. [full inscription unknown]

530 Stretford Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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William Speakman VC

Altrincham Transport Interchange, Altrincham, United Kingdom

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Bernard 'Benny' Rothman (1911-1997) Environmental and Access Campaigner Lived here 1939-1997 Leader of the 'Mass Trespass' on Kinder Scout, Derbyshire in 1932 which contributed to 'Right to Roam' legislation (Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) Kinder 80 Trespass to Treasure 2012

86 Crofton Avenue, Timperley, United Kingdom

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Bottoms Footpath 1827 Marking the successful court action by Flixton residents against Squire Ralph Wright, which resulted in the first legislation recognising public footpaths and pedestrian right of way.

Flixton House, Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Ernest Leonard Leeming 1889-1864 engineer, surveyor and architect to Urmston Urban District Council 1933-1954. Responsible for the design and layout of Davyhulme Park.

Davyhulme Park, Crofts Bank Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Private William (Bill Speakman 1927 - 2018. Born at 17 Moss Lane, Altrincham. Awarded the Victoria Cross for Gallantry in the Korea War 1950 - 1953. November 4th 1951.

, Altrincham, United Kingdom