What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: William Morris, later Lord Nuffield (1877-1963), carmaker and philanthropist, lived and built bicycles here (1896-1903) Recorded plaque organisation: Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board, Oxford Civic Society.
William Morris, known as Lord Nuffield, was a British industrialist who founded Morris Motors, significantly contributing to the British motor industry's growth. He is also remembered for his substantial philanthropic efforts, particularly in healthcare and education.
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