What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti 1864-1930 Pioneer of Electrical Engineering founded his Hollinwood Factory here in 1897 Recorded plaque organisation: Oldham Council.
Dr Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti was a pioneering electrical engineer who significantly contributed to the development of alternating current (AC) power systems and founded the Ferranti company, which became a leading manufacturer of electrical equipment.
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