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To commemorate the birthplace of Tilly Aston, a memorial tablet was unveiled at Carisbrook in 1970. The ceremony drew a large crowd and included a reading of Tilly's poetry as well as a performance by school children.

REMEMBER WITH THANKSGIVING THE SPIRIT OF
TILLY ASTON
1873-1947
Blind From Childhood, She Endured As Seeing The Invisible
A Singing Poet She Rejoiced In The Beauty Of Life

Born In Carisbrook, Studied At The Blind Institute.
The First Blind Student To Matriculate And Be Appointed A Teacher
Foundation Member Association For The Blind. Promoted The Braille Library.
(Braille characters)

Below the plaque is a smaller one:
ERECTED BY
MIDLANDS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AND CHILDREN OF
CARISBROOK STATE SCHOOL
1970

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7 images of the unveiling ceremony

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tilly aston

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unknown

Date made

1970

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