What is recorded here
Why this person is known: Scottish physicist and pioneer in the field of electro-optics (1824–1907)
- Birthplace
- Ardrossan
Places near here
Ardrossan, Glasgow Street, United Presbyterian ChurchChurch (mid 19th Century) · 114 yd
Ardrossan, Anderson Terrace, Winton Primary SchoolSchool (period Unassigned) · 242 yd
Ardrossan CastleBurial(s) (period Unassigned) · 264 yd
HMS Dasher MemorialMemorial · 391 yd
Ardrossan, South Crescent Road, Public GardenSundial (period Unassigned) · 395 yd
South BeachBeach / strand · 934 yd
North Ayrshire Heritage CentreMuseum · 1.0 mi
Montfode CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.1 mi
Unknown: Saltcoats Harbour Entrance, Firth of ClydeBrig (18th Century) · 1.2 mi
Minerva: Horse Island, Firth of ClydeCraft (19th Century) · 1.2 mi
Horse IsleIsland · 1.3 mi
Stevenston, New Street, CemeteryCemetery (late 19th Century) · 2.1 miOther information
Photo: Thomas Annan · Public domain