1854 - 1931
This library is dedicated to Sir Charles Parsons, scientist and engineer who in the XIX century invented and perfected the compound steam turbine.
The memory of the great is enshrined in books.
WC1, Guilford Street, London House
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Parsons Library
Scientist and engineer. Designed marine turbines. Born 13 Connaught Place, H...
The plaque is in the pavement between the bike stands and the decorative post.
The phrase "gratitude to God for national and parochial progress during that eventful period" is a fascinating insight into the late Vict...
Clearly this is no longer a sports field and yet again the plaque is not correctly displayed. But perhaps, once the use has changed the r...
Christopher Whitworth Whall, 1849 - 1924, stained glass artist, lived here. Greater London Council
High on the front, at the left is the Sunday Schools plaque, and on the right the Memorial School plaque. The McArthur stone is low on th...
Company, based in Portland Place, founded by Lord Paul, specialising predominantly in the manufacture of steel, automotive and general engineering products.
Born in the parish of St George, Hanover Square and educated at Harrow and Cambridge. Succeeded his father as Earl Grosvenor in 1802. Became an MP in 1788 as a Tory but after the death of William ...
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