Astronomer. born Haggerston, London. Correctly predicted the return of a comet in 1758 but died before the date. Invented the diving bell. Died Greenwich.
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Dr Edmond Halley
plaque inside building at top of stairway directly facing entrance
From the Picture source: "This is the site of the LEO Computers Society celeb...
Inorganic chemist. Born at 506 Halifax Road, Springside, near Todmorden, York...
Chemist. Born King David's Lane, Shadwell. While a student at the Royal Col...
Chemist. One of chief pioneers of physical organic chemistry. Born 142 Wind...
