
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: William Lyons 1766-1848. Lived in Tenby from 1796 to 1848. He was a renowned conchologist and his large shell collection was donated to Tenby Museum & Art Gallery. "Local Hero" Research funded by Royal Society
William Lyons (1766-1848) was a renowned conchologist who lived in Tenby and significantly contributed to local scientific knowledge through his extensive shell collection, now housed at Tenby Museum & Art Gallery. His research was supported by the Royal Society, highlighting its importance within the scientific community of his time.
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