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Hugh Miller blue plaque

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Hugh Miller blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Hugh Miller 1802-1858 geologist, writer & naturalist lived here 1854-1856
Hugh Miller was a Scottish geologist and writer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the fossil record in Scotland; he is remembered for his writings that combined scientific observation with literary skill.

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