What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: EMS, 54 High Street. Charles Merz (1874-1940) & William McLellan (1874-1934). Pioneers in electrical power systems, founding partners of Merz and McLellan and responsible for conceiving what became the UK National Grid. Lived here until 1913. Recorded plaque organisation: City of Newcastle upon Tyne.

William McLellan CBE and Charles Merz were pioneering engineers who co-founded Merz and McLellan, a firm crucial in developing electrical power systems, including conceptualizing the UK National Grid system.

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