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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· West Midlands

Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922

In or near Birmingham.

Free admission

Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922 β€” a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Court Oak House - front - geograph.org.uk - 4037857

John M β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
University Β· 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922 is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

The Blue Plaque commemorates Francis William Aston, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist, located in the West Midlands. Aston, who lived from 1877 to 1945, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1922 for his work on isotopes.

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Coordinates
52.4569, -1.9707
District
Birmingham
Parish
Birmingham, unparished area
Postcode
B32 2JB
Parliamentary constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston
Nearest railway station
University β€” 2.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922?
Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B32 2JB), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
What is Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922?
Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922 β€” a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922?
The nearest railway station is University, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B32 2JB.
Is Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922 free to visit?
Yes, Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922 is free to enter.
How do I get to Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922?
The nearest railway station is University, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B32 2JB.