Plaque

E G Acheson

Inscription

Edward Goodrich Acheson, 1856 - 1931, inventor, scientist, industrialist, lived on this site, 1912 - 1915.

Note that this is not an English Heritage blue plaque, and no one else is taking the credit either.

Site: E G Acheson (1 memorial)

NW8, Prince Albert Road, Kings Court, 31

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E G Acheson

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Edward Acheson

American chemist, inventor and industrialist. Born Pennsylvania.  Initially w...

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