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David Edward Hughes blue plaque
David Edward Hughes · Scientist
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“David Edward Hughes 1831-1900 Scientist and inventor of the microphone lived and worked here”
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1831-1900
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94 Great Portland Street, Westminster, W1
W1W
Erected 1991
administered by English Heritage as part of the London wide plaque scheme, English Heritage
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