Plaque

Symons

Inscription

Here from 1868 to 1900 lived George James Symons FRS, pioneer in the scientific study of rainfall, founder of the British Rainfall Organization, twice president of the Royal Meteorological Society. 1838-1900.

Site: Symons (1 memorial)

NW1, Camden Square, 62

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Symons

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George James Symons

Pioneer in the scientific study of rainfall. Born 28 Queen's Row, Pimlico. Fo...

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