Plaque

Michael Faraday - SE1

Inscription

Michael Faraday the father of modern electrical science was born near here.
Historic Southwark 

Site: Michael Faraday - SE1 (1 memorial)

SE1, Newington Butts, University of the Arts

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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