Edward Schunck - Manchester, UK
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N 53° 28.802 W 002° 14.677
30U E 550130 N 5925938
This blue plaque erected by the Royal Society of Chemistry commemorates the site of the childhood home of Edward Schunck, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Waymark Code: WMMABQ
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/21/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ddraig Ddu
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The plaque gives details of the highlights of his career.
RS.C

EDWARD SHUNCK
PhD DSc FRS
1820 - 1903

Research on natural fibres, dyes and pigmentd

Davy Medal   Royal Society 1899

Gold Medal Society of Chemical Industry 1900

First recipient Dalton Medal 1898

Born 11 Princess Street

Royal Society of Chemistry
Edward's childhood home has now been replaced by a large late 19th Century office building called Northern Assurance Buildings. The plaque is on the right hand side of the entrance to the building.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Royal Society of Chemistry

Individual Recognized: Edward Schunck

Physical Address:
11 Princess Street
Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom

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