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Simon Wolff

Inscription

In memory of Simon Paul Wolff, scientist and transport campaigner, 1957 - 1995.
{Also inscribed: P.F. Garrett 1998}

This object is known as an armillary sphere, or astrolab - a skeletal celestial sphere showing the rotation of the heavenly bodies, around the Earth, or later, the Sun. Other memorial astrolabs can be seen at Belgrave Square, Torrington Square and Trinity Square, Sutton.

Site: Simon Wolff (1 memorial)

N6, Archway Road

This memorial is in the middle of the road, on a pedestrian reservation.

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Dr Simon Paul Wolff

Scientist and transport campaigner, successfully against the Archway Road Wid...

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