A chemist. His work on the souring of milk and the use of heat to preserve it was the foundation of the science of bacteriology. Born Dole, France. Died near Paris.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Louis Pasteur
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Dr Alphonse Normandy
Full name: Dr Alphonse Rene Le Mire de Normandy. Born Rouen, France. He completed a medical course but then devoted himself to chemistry. Came to England in the late 1830s/early 1840s, initially li...
Sir William Siemens
Born Germany. Electrical engineer, inventor and businessman. Came to England in 1843 with an electro-plating invention. Became naturalised British subject in 1859. Also worked with the regenerativ...
George Hornidge Porter, Lord Porter of Luddenham
Born Yorkshire. 1967 Nobel Laureate for his work on photosynthesis relating to the potential use of hydrogen to supply energy.
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Moorgate tube disaster - Moorgate
EC2, Moor Place, Moorgate tube station
Our page for the monument in nearby Finsbury Square lists the 43 people.
Andrew - cyclist
It's not really clear that the date given is Andrew's date of death, it might be the date the ghost bike was erected.
Streatham Bus Garage - WW1 plaque
SW16, Streatham High Road, Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre
This close-up photo comes from the London Transport Museum Collection. From that photo we'd guess that the plaque has about 10 - 15 names...
30 subjects commemorated, 2 creators
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