Plaque

Augustus Siebe

Inscription

English Heritage
Augustus Siebe, 1788 - 1872, pioneer of the diving helmet, lived and worked here.

Site: Augustus Siebe (1 memorial)

WC2, Denmark Street, 5

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Augustus Siebe

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Augustus Siebe

Pioneer of the diving helmet.

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Augustus Siebe

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