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Jul 15

Blue Plaque to David Foster

Event Date: July 15, 2015 Location: 48 Micklegate, Selby

Selby Civic Society will unveil a Blue Plaque to commemorate David Foster who in 1890 devised and patented equipment for various games, one of which later became known as Table Tennis.

Meet at 48, Micklegate, Selby - Foster's former home - at 1.45  for 2.00pm on Wednesday15th July.

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