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National Physical Laboratory

Categories: Science

The NPL's history page concentrates on their work (e.g. they weighed Concorde, no mean feat) rather than their buildings. NPL began its life housed in the former royal residence, Bushy House, in Bushy Park. This photo shows the grand opening of the Queens Road Gates in 1925.

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National Physical Laboratory

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NPL gates

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National Physical Laboratory stone war memorial

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NPL - Golden Jubilee

NPL National Phusical Laboratory Liriodendron Tulipifera Tulip tree This tree...

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1 memorial
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1 memorial
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1 memorial
Fred Hoyle

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1 memorial
Captain Alexander Ross Clarke

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1 memorial

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Royal Military Academy - original plaque

Royal Military Academy - original plaque

SE18, Artillery Square, Academy Performing Arts

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3 subjects commemorated
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2 memorials
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Unveiled as part of Westminster's 50th anniversary commemorations marking the end of WW2. The plant-screened section of the text was pro...

3 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Frederick Simms

Frederick Simms

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1 memorial
H. F. Claridge

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1 memorial