What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for William Smith. Its recorded inscription reads: William Smith 1769-1839 "Father of English Geology" made the first geological map of an entire country -England and Wales- in 1815 lived on this site 1804-1819
William Smith (1769-1839) is known as the "Father of English Geology" for creating the first comprehensive geological map of England and Wales in 1815, significantly advancing the field of geology.
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