What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Walter Watson Hughes 1803-1887 lived here 'father of the University of Adelaide' Recorded plaque organisation: Royal Burgh of Pittenweem & District Community Council.
Sir Walter Watson Hughes was a prominent South Australian businessman and philanthropist; he significantly contributed to the establishment of the University of Adelaide, earning him the title 'father of the University of Adelaide'.
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Places near here
Pittenweem, 37 Mid ShoreHouse (18th Century) · 10 yd
Pittenweem, 1 West ShoreHouse (late 18th Century) · 45 yd
Fishermen's MemorialMemorial · 100 yd
Pittenweem HarbourStructure (period Unassigned)(possible) · 131 yd
Funky ScottishGallery · 173 yd
Pittenweem, West Braes, GasworksGas Works (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 241 yd
Violet: West Haven, Pittenweem, Firth of ForthBrig (19th Century) · 265 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 310 yd
Johnnie Dow's PulpitNamed rock · 1647 yd
Anstruther Easter, Wightman's Wynd, Dreel CastleCastle (medieval), Wall (16th Century) · 1.3 mi
Mars: Anstruther Harbour Entrance, Firth of ForthSteamship (19th Century) · 1.4 mi
St Monans Camera MuseumMuseum · 1.4 miOther information
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