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Plaque by the Goodwin Fountain, Town Hall Square, dedicated to the memory of Percy Riley

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Plaque by the Goodwin Fountain, Town Hall Square, dedicated to the memory of Percy Riley
Sheffield_City_Centre
2022
2020-2039
Pete Evans
SCC

Plaque reads:

Percy Riley Corner. Dedicated to the memory of Percy Riley,1920-1986. Trade Union and Tenants leader, tireless worker for human rights and world peace, whose life combined countless struggles for a better world. During the Winter of 1984-85 Percy became a well known and loved figure. He stood daily at this spot in all weathers collecting in support of striking miners and their families.

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