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Humphry Davy blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Professor of Chemistry Sir Humphry Davy 1778-1829. Properties of Nitrous Oxide 1799. Discovery of Elements by Electrolysis 1807. Miner's safety lamp 1815. Recorded plaque organisation: Retired Professional Engineers Club (Bristol).

From the Open Plaques record 50496

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