Mathematical physicist and engineer. Born Belfast. His family moved to Glasgow when he was aged 11. Worked in thermodynamics and on the transatlantic cable. 1st Baron Kelvin. Died Largs Ayrshire.
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Lord Kelvin - SW1
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Michael Faraday - N7 - M.F.
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Michael Faraday - N7 - plaque
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