Plaque

Thomas Young

Inscription

London County Council
Thomas Young, 1773 - 1829, man of science, lived here.

Site: Thomas Young (1 memorial)

W1, Welbeck Street, 48

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Thomas Young

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Thomas Young

Professor of natural philosophy to the Royal Institution.

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London County Council

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