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Here lived William Smith "Father of English geology" Born 23rd March 1769, died 28th August 1839.
William Smith, known as the "Father of English geology," is commemorated by the stone plaque for his pioneering work in creating the first geological map of England and Wales. His contributions laid the foundation for modern geological mapping and significantly advanced the field of stratigraphy.
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