Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Sir Harry Ricardo

1885 - 1974

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017

1. Sir Harry Ricardo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Mechanical
Engineer
was born here

Erected 2005 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1885.

Location. 51° 31.178′ N, 0° 7.794′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Bedford Square just east of Bayley Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Bedford Square, Camden, England WC1B 3RA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Cavendish (within shouting distance of this marker); Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett (within shouting distance of this marker); Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Ottoline Morrell (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Aickman (within shouting distance of this marker); James Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Eldon (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017

2. Sir Harry Ricardo Marker - Wide View

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Harry Ricardo (Wikipedia). "Sir Harry Ralph Ricardo (26 January 1885 – 18 May 1974) was one of the foremost engine designers and researchers in the early years of the development of the internal combustion engine....Among his many other works, he improved the engines that were used in the first tanks, oversaw the research into the physics of internal combustion that led to the use of octane ratings, was instrumental in development of the sleeve valve engine design, and invented the Diesel "Comet" Swirl chamber that made high-speed diesel engines economically feasible." (Submitted on December 21, 2017.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.