Plaque

David Edward Hughes

Inscription

English Heritage
David Edward Hughes, 1831 - 1900, scientist and inventor of the microphone, lived and worked here.

Site: David Edward Hughes (1 memorial)

W1, Great Portland Street, 94

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David Edward Hughes

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David Edward Hughes

Born and died in London but grew up in the US.

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