Location
Blackwater Road, Shide, Newport, Isle of Wight Description A plaque commemorating John Milne, a noted seismologist, who lived in Shide in the latter part of his life. |
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Inscription
John 'Earthquake' Milne
1850-1913 The lodge and driveway of the Shide Hill House estate, the home of Professor John Milne and the world's premier earthquake observatory from 1895 to 1919 Further information John Milne (Wikipedia article) John Milne Memorial Panels, Sea Street, Newport. |
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