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Christopher Merrett blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Birthplace of Christopher Merrett (1614-1695) scientist, physician, naturalist and metallurgist. In 1662 he documented how to put the fizz into sparkling wine. Recorded plaque organisation: British Plaque Trust.

From the Open Plaques record 50643

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