Plaque

Sir William Crookes

Inscription

Sir William Crookes, 1832 - 1919, scientist, lived here from 1880 until his death.
Greater London Council

Site: Sir William Crookes (1 memorial)

W11, Kensington Park Gardens, 7

Crookes had a private laboratory here made possible with the inheritance from his father. At least some of the seances that he investigated were held in this house.

Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker

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