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Ambrose Godfrey

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Ambrose Godfrey — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

28-29 Southampton Street - geograph.org.uk - 6743204

Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Ambrose Godfrey is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ambrose Godfrey-Hanckwitz FRS (1660 – 15 January 1741), also known as Gottfried Hankwitz, also written Hanckewitz, or Ambrose Godfrey as he preferred to be known, was a German-born British phosphorus manufacturer and apothecary. He was one of the first phosphorus manufacturers and was one of the best and most successful in his time. He invented and patented a machine that acted as a fire extinguisher.

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Coordinates
51.5110, -0.1222
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
WC2R 0NH
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ambrose Godfrey?
Ambrose Godfrey is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2R 0NH), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
Is Ambrose Godfrey free to visit?
Yes, Ambrose Godfrey is free to enter.
How do I get to Ambrose Godfrey?
Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2R 0NH. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.