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William Murdock brass plaque

Commemorative plaque
William Murdock brass plaque
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This brass commemorative plaque records: In this house dwelt William Murdock in the year 1817. He made the first locomotive and was the inventor and pioneer of gas lighting. Born 1754 - died 1839.

From the Open Plaques record 13126

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