What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Raleigh House Birthplace of Dr. Edward Davy Here was born Dr. Edward Davy (1806 - 1885), pioneer of the electric telegraph, who emigrated to Australia in 1839. The house dervices its name from the conjecture that an imposing 16th century building, on this site, was once a home of Sire Walter Raleigh. Recorded plaque organisation: Ottery St Mary Heritage Society.
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Photo credits
- David Smith, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jonathan Thacker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John P Reeves, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard Rogerson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Derek Harper, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Derek Voller, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chris Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Roger Cornfoot, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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