Ambrose Godfrey, 1660 - 1741, chemist and inventor of the fire extinguisher, who lived in a house and worked at a laboratory and pharmacy on this site between 1706 and 1741.
City of Westminster
WC2, Southampton Street, 31
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Ambrose Godfrey
Apothecary. Born in Köthen (Anhalt). Also known as Ambrose Godfrey-Hanckwitz ...
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Ambrose Godfrey
The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...
Unveiled on Hancock's 90th birthday by scriptwriters Galton and Simpson.
Newby's ice store stood on the north bank of the canal in the 1860s. Ice was used to keep food fresh for transport, and in shops. Importe...
Both lists gives the age of each person and, for the visitors, their home address. Of the 64 adults, 42 are female, reflecting the fact t...
Unveiled during the Notting Hill Carnival, 2011.
The stone plaque is laid into the pavement.
