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Richard Arkwright

1732–1792

Politics & SocietyErected 1984

The blue plaque for Richard Arkwright — Photograph via OpenPlaques

Sir Richard Arkwright 1732-1792 industrialist and inventor lived here

Address: 8 Adam Street, Westminster, WC2
Erected: 1984
Known for: Industrialist
Category: Politics & Society
Coordinates: 51.50966, -0.12208

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