1854 - 1931
This library is dedicated to Sir Charles Parsons, scientist and engineer who in the XIX century invented and perfected the compound steam turbine.
The memory of the great is enshrined in books.
WC1, Guilford Street, London House
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Parsons Library
Scientist and engineer. Designed marine turbines. Born 13 Connaught Place, H...
Water Meeting Bridge. Re-built by the St Pancras Metropolitan Borough Council and opened by His Worship The Mayor of St Pancras, Councill...
We originally questioned the date of this plaque but Melissa Harrison wrote and convinced us that it probably is 17th century. This rea...
We really like this unusual plaque - so of its time with its calligraphic decorations. In the background curlicues you can clearly see a...
Vera Atkins, née Rosenberg, Commander of the Order of British Empire, Croix de Guerre, Legion of Honour. A Jewish pre-war British spy, Ve...
The plaque of Anglesey Stone designed and carved by Morris was unveiled at mid-day on the summer solstice, 2009, to commemorate the first...
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