What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: William Penney 1909–1991 Baron Penney of East Hendred OM mathematical physicist, public servant, Rector of Imperial College lived here 1963-1991 Recorded plaque organisation: Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board.
William Penney was a prominent British mathematical physicist and public servant who played a crucial role in the development of Britain's nuclear weapons program; he later served as Rector of Imperial College.
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