Plaque

Michael Ventris

Inscription

Michael Ventris, 1922 - 1956, architect and decipherer of Linear B script.
English Heritage 

Site: Michael Ventris (1 memorial)

NW3, North End, 19

A trained architect, Ventris and his wife designed this house for themselves and their family.

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Architect and decipherer of Linear B script.  While still at school he heard ...

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