
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The international reputation of William Pengelly (1812-1893) geologist, author, teacher & philanthropist owes much to his work at Kent's Cavern Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.
William Pengelly was a prominent British geologist known for his detailed excavations and research at Kent's Cavern, which significantly contributed to the understanding of human prehistory in Europe.
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Photo: Stephen Craven on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0