What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Astronomer author & broadcaster Sir Patrick Caldwell Moore FRS 1923-2012 lived here at 'Farthings' between 1968-2012 His garden had several observatories. Presenter of the BBC TV series 'The Sky at Night' for 55 years. Author of over 200 books. Keen cricketer and musician. An inspiration to millions. Recorded plaque organisation: West Sussex County Council.
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Photo credits
- Peter Shimmon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paul Gillett, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Basher Eyre, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Smith, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Simon Carey, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shazz, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stephen McKay, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robin Webster, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Janine Forbes, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
West Street HouseListed building · 64 yd
The CottageListed building · 380 yd
Glynn HouseListed building · 591 yd
The Methodist ChurchListed building · 636 yd
The Old MalthouseListed building · 768 yd
Medmerry WindmillListed building · 785 yd
Selsey BillHeadland · 1368 ydExplorer Tom Selsey Bill pushes the Sussex coast south into the Channel, a shingle-edged point where birdwatchers train their eyes…
_sculpture,_Selsey_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3527695.jpg/250px-The_Wave_(or_Kanagawa)_sculpture,_Selsey_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3527695.jpg "Photo: David Smith, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
The Wave (or Kanagawa) sculpture, SelseyPublic sculpture · 1727 yd
Eric CoatesMemorial · 1.3 mi
Medmerry BeachBeach / strand · 2.0 mi
Church Norton MoundArchaeological place · 2.1 mi
Earnley Viewpoint.Viewpoint · 2.3 mi
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