Blue Plaque Recognition
The property has been marked by an English Heritage Blue Plaque since 29 July 2001, which honors Eleanor Rathbone (1872-1946), suffragette and pioneer of the state-funded family allowance, and her father, social reformer William Rathbone VI (1819-1902), who created the first system of district nursing. The plaque was unveiled by William Rathbone X at Greenbank House.
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Famous quotes containing the words blue and/or recognition:
“This side of the truth,
You may not see, my son,
King of your blue eyes
In the blinding country of youth,
That all is undone,
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“The recognition of Russia on November 16, 1933, started forces which were to have considerable influence in the attempt to collectivize the United States.”
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