
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Lawyer, Scholar & Polymath Edward Heron-Allen FRS 1861-1943 built and lived at 'Large Acres' a house formerly near this site. His writings encompassed violin making, palmistry, ancient Persian texts, Selsey local history, esoteric fiction, marine zoology, asparagus Recorded plaque organisation: West Sussex County Council.
Edward Heron-Allen FRS was a versatile scholar and polymath known for his extensive contributions across diverse fields including science, literature, and music. His work on violin making and marine zoology, particularly the study of Foraminifera, has left a lasting impact on these disciplines.
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