What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Lord Schon of Whitehaven 1912-1995 co-founder Marchon Products Ltd and chairman National Research Development Corporation lived here 1942-1955 Recorded plaque organisation: Association of Jewish Refugees.
Frank Schon, Baron Schon of Whitehaven, was a British industrialist who co-founded Marchon Products Ltd and served as the chairman of the National Research Development Corporation, significantly contributing to post-war British industry and innovation.
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