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Francis Ronalds stone plaque

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Francis Ronalds stone plaque

Francis Ronalds · Meteorologist

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“The first electric telegraph 8 miles long was constructed here in 1816 by Sir Francis Ronalds FRS”

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1788-1873

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Coach House, 26 Upper Mall, W6

W6

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Coach House, 26 Upper Mall, W6

W6

51.490580, -0.235580

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