Davy Statue, Market Jew Street, Penzance
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Davy Statue, Market Jew Street, Penzance
Image: © Robert Rimell Taken: 13 Sep 2004
Monument to Sir Humphry Davy Bt (1778-1829). Davy was a brilliant chemist and member of the Royal Institution and Royal Society but is probably best known for his invention of the Davy Lamp, which enabled miners to safely illuminate their work underground without the risk of igniting explosive gases which might be present. The statue was erected in 1872 and was made by W & T Wills of London from white marble.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.119421
Longitude
-5.535869