Inorganic chemist. Born at 506 Halifax Road, Springside, near Todmorden, Yorkshire. Died at 14 Passmore Street, London.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Inorganic chemist. Born at 506 Halifax Road, Springside, near Todmorden, Yorkshire. Died at 14 Passmore Street, London.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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