2007

TL8683 : Thomas Paine Commemorative Plaque

taken 19 years ago, near to Thetford, Norfolk, England

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Thomas Paine Commemorative Plaque
Thomas Paine Commemorative Plaque
This plaque is attached to the wall of the Thomas Paine Hotel, giving details of Paine's life. He is described as a 'journalist, patriot and champion of the rights of the common man'. The plaque is dated October 21st 1943 and was erected through the 'voluntary contributions of soldiers of an American Airforce Group.'
The hotel is shown: TL8683 : Thomas Paine Hotel, Thetford
A statue of Paine stands not far away in the town centre: TL8683 : Thomas Paine

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Category: Plaque
This photo is linked from: Galleries: · Blue plaques and such-like "X lived here" memorials Automatic Clusters: · Thomas Paine [91] · Crossing of the River Little Ouse [80] · Standing [28] · Walls [20] ·
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TL8683, 513 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Stephen McKay   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 14 January, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 14 January, 2007
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 869 833 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:24.9552N 0:44.8513E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 869 833
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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