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Joseph Aloysius Hansom

1803–1882

Science & TechnologyErected 1980

The blue plaque for Joseph Aloysius Hansom — Photograph via OpenPlaques

Joseph Aloysius Hansom 1803-1882 architect, founder editor of 'The Builder' and inventor of the Hansom Cab lived here

Address: 27 Sumner Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7
Erected: 1980
Known for: Inventor of the hansom cab
Category: Science & Technology
Coordinates: 51.49080, -0.17330

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