Born in his father's manse at Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, where he later become the vicar. In 1805 he conducted experiments in the Tower of London under the Master General of Ordnance and in 1807 invented the percussion system which was adopted by the British Army in 1839. Died Scotland.
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Reverend Alexander John Forsyth
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Rev. Forsyth
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David Kuhrt
Artist and poet active in 1990. His lettering business was named Novalis and his assistant on the Bentley plaques was Yolande.
2 memorials
Hackney Mosaic Project
The Hackney Mosaic Project is a community project based in Hackney, London that helps people with addiction and mental health problems by teaching them to create mosaic artworks, Started by Tessa H...
1 memorial
1 memorial
Tessa Hunkin
A member of the talented Hunkin family (brother Tim, mother Sally). 1989 Joined Emma Biggs at the Mosaic Workshop. 2011 she set up the Hackney Mosaic Project. We were surprised to see on her websit...
1 memorial
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Designer and television personality, best known for his appearances on the BBC programme 'Changing Rooms'.
1 memorial
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