Blue plaque - Frederick Richard Simms
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Blue plaque - Frederick Richard Simms
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 15 Aug 2013
Mechanical engineer and businessman. Born in Hamburg, where his grandfather, from Birmingham, had established a business. He was educated in Germany and London. Inventor and motor industry pioneer. Coined the words "petrol" and "motorcar". Founded the Royal Automobile Club.
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51.467664
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