Plaque

Sir Beaufort

Inscription

London County Council
Sir Francis Beaufort, 1774 - 1857, Admiral and hydrographer, lived here.

Site: Sir Beaufort (1 memorial)

W1, Manchester Street, 52

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Sir Beaufort

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Sir Francis Beaufort

Admiral and hydrographer (map making for sailors). Developed the Beaufort Sca...

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Sir Beaufort

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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