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Thomas Braidwood and Braidwood Academy For The Deaf And Dumb brown plaque
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Thomas Braidwood and Braidwood Academy For The Deaf And Dumb brown plaque

Thomas Braidwood

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“Braidwood Academy For The Deaf And Dumb The first school in England for The education of deaf & dumb. Run by Thomas Braidwood. Stood on this site, 1783-1799.”

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1715-1806

Life dates

Rowe House, 20 Chatham Place, Hackney

E9

London Borough of Hackney

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  • Thomas Braidwood

    (1715-1806)

  • Braidwood Academy For The Deaf And Dumb

    school and first school in England for the education of deaf & dumb

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18th C

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