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Sir William Perkin Sir William Perkin

Plaque: Sir William Perkin

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Sir William Henry Perkin, FRS, discovered the first aniline dyestuff, March 1856, while working in his home laboratory on this site and went on to found science-based industry. 1838 - 1907.
Stepney Historical Trust 

Site: Sir William Perkin (1 memorial)

E1, Cable Street

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Sir William Henry Perkin, FRS

Chemist.  Born King David's Lane, Shadwell.  While a student at the Royal Col...

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Sir William Perkin

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