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
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