A plaque has been unveiled to commemorate an early founder of publishing in Harrogate.
Pickersgill Palliser established the town’s first printing press and founded the Harrogate Advertiser, as well as being the town’s first postmaster.
He launched the first List of Visitors to Harorgate Spa in 1834, and continued to publish the list in the Harrogate Advertiser after he founded it two years later.
In 1840, he published Palliser’s History and Directory of Harrogate.
Harrogate Civic Society has erected a plaque in his memory at 9 Royal Parade, his former home.
It was unveiled by the Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate, Cllr Victoria Oldham, in an event organised by the building’s current owner, Janet Love, who has been researching Mr Palliser.
A spokesperson for Harrogate Civic Society said:
“In 1855, he purchased the land for 8 and 9 Royal Parade, directly opposite the Royal Pump Room entrance. We have the original handwritten deeds.
“He subsequently had the buildings erected as shops with fine period living accommodation above. He is recorded as living at 9 Royal Parade in the 1871 census and running the shop below as Low Harrogate Post Office.
“We are proud to remember him and to go on honouring Harrogate’s spa history as he did.”
For more information about local plaques, visit the dedicated Harrogate Civic Society plaques website.
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