James Chalmers

The source records Arbroath as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

What is recorded here

Map note: James Chalmers is a birthplace near Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. See where this named place sits among the others nearby.

Why this person is known: 1782-1853; alleged Scottish inventor of the adhesive postage stamp

From Wikidata Q1346989

Birthplace

Arbroath

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ArbroathAlmshouse (medieval), Chapel (medieval) · 97 ydArbroath, Guthrie PortWell(s) (post Medieval) · 109 ydArbroath AbbeyMidden, Unidentified Pottery (medieval) · 154 ydAbbot's HouseRuins · 207 ydKing William the LionHeritage attraction · 272 ydThe Declaration of Arbroath 1320Mural · 307 ydArbroath Abbey Burial GroundGraveyard · 320 ydRobert Burns StatueMemorial · 432 ydArbroath Harbour OfficeVisitor information · 610 ydInchcape ParkNo Class (event) · 1097 ydSteeple RockIslet · 1.2 miNeedle E'eNatural arch · 1.5 mi

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