Plaque

Sir Marc Isambard & Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Inscription

London County Council
Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, 1769-1849, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1806-1859, civil engineers, lived here.

Site: Marc & Isambard Brunel (1 memorial)

SW10, Cheyne Walk, 98

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Sir Marc Isambard & Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Civil engineer. Born Portsea, Hampshire. Constructions include: Great Western...

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Sir Marc Isambard Brunel

Civil Engineer, born Hacqueville, Normandy, France. Educated in France, but f...

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Sir Marc Isambard & Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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London County Council

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