Memorial B3: Joseph Priestley

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Area B: North Aisle

This marble is inscribed by the company of proprietors of the canal navigation from Leeds to Liverpool
to the memory of Joseph Priestley, Esqr. As a mark of regard for his able, zealous, and assiduous attention
to the interests of that great and important undertaking. His knowledge and great talents, his inflexible integrity, and his determined and faithful discharge of duty. In the most important and arduous situation of superintendant, which he held under the company for nearly half a century.
Died 14 August 1817, aged 74.

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