Plaque

George Nissel

Erection date: 23/6/2010

Inscription

George Nissel, 1913 - 1982, founder of G. Nissel & Co, first independent UK contact lens laboratory, Siddons Lane, 1946.
City of Westminster
Cantor & Nissel Ltd 2010

Site: George Nissel (1 memorial)

NW1, Siddons Lane

This plaque, on the right flank wall of the red brick building, was unveiled on the same day as the Dallos plaque.   The building which housed the small engineering workshop no longer exists.  

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George Nissel

Born Transylvania, studied engineering. His sister Dorothy married Dallos and...

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Cantor & Nissel Ltd

Contact lens manufacturers.  Founded by David Cantor.  Acquired Nissel Limite...

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Westminster City Council

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