Joseph Priestley, Natural Philosopher, Resided Here from 1761 to 1767 as a Tutor in the Warrington Academy.

Name:

Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804; Wedgwood, Josiah, 1730-1795; Warrington Society

Date:

[not before 1904]

Identifier:

P/P933.13 M

Subject:

Scientists

Rights:

https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/

Notes:

Information on plaque from: http://www.chemheritage.org/pubs/ch-articles/v23n1-priestley3.html; Photograph of a 1904 memorial tablet, featuring a relief portrait of Joseph Priestley. Portrait is after a late 18th century plaque manufactured by Josiah Wedgwood. For a photograph of the original plaque, see P/P933a S. Also inscribed on tablet: This tablet was erected by the Warrington Society on the Centenary of his death, 6th February, 1904. Motto at top of tablet: Fiat Lux. Translation: Let there be light. 2 copies.; Photograph

Collection:

Edgar Fahs Smith Image Collection (University of Pennsylvania)