Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Lord Kelvin OM
(William Thompson)
1824 - 1907
Born in a house
on this site
Erected 1996 by Ulster History Circle.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the UK, Northern Ireland, Ulster History Circle series list.
Location. 54° 35.8′ N, 5° 56.068′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is on College Square East (Northern Ireland Route A1) just south of Wellington Place (Northern Ireland Route A1), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21-25 College Square East, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 6DE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wellington Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Assembly Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Belfast Academical Institution (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Grand Opera House (about 150 meters away); Francis Maginn (about 150 meters away); Barney Hughes (about 180 meters away); Donegall Square North (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Also see . . . Lord Kelvin Bio. (Submitted on May 26, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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