Memorials & monuments Β· West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922 β a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 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
Sources
- osm: node/3287774098 (ODbL)
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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.