1886 - Ramsey Villas - Queens Road - Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 52° 55.532 W 001° 12.345
30U E 620614 N 5865493
A semi-detatched property, Ramsey Villas, on Queens Road, Beeston, dated 1886.
Waymark Code: WMXH9R
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/14/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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A semi-detatched property next to 'The Queens' pub on Queens Road, Beeston. Ramsey Villas, dated 1886.
A blue plaque on #185 indicates this as the former home of Dr Brian Duncan 'BD' Shaw MM, a chemistry lecturer at the University of Nottingham, widely known for his demonstrations on explosives. It is said that when he finally left his Beeston home the bomb squad was called to check it for safety.
Year of construction: 1886

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Full inscription:
RAMSEY VILLAS 1886


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