Deansgate in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS
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Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026
1. Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS / Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS Marker
Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS
Professor of Chemistry 1851–1857
Organometallic compounds. Bonding and Valency. Water Analysis. First President of the Institute of Chemistry
Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS
Professor of Chemistry 1857–1886
Vanadium. Photochemistry. Spectroscopy. First President of the Society of Chemical Industry. Active in the transfer of Owens College from this building to Oxford Road in 1873 and in the foundation of the Victoria University in 1880.
Erected by Royal Society of Chemistry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 53° 28.715′ N, 2° 15.119′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Deansgate. It is at the intersection of Byrom Street and Quay Street, on the left when traveling north on Byrom Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Quay St, Manchester, England M3 3HN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richard Cobden / Owens College (a few steps from this marker); Charles Edward Stuart (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E. (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); Roy Castle OBE (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John’s Church Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Together Trust (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castlefield (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.
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1. Sir Edward Frankland (Britannica).
Sir Edward Frankland (born Jan. 18, 1825, Churchtown, Lancashire, Eng.—died Aug. 9, 1899, Golaa, Nor.) was an English chemist who was one of the first investigators in the field of structural chemistry...He became the first professor of chemistry at Owens College,(Submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)Manchester (1851), and succeeded Michael Faraday as professor of chemistry at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, London (1863).Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 20262. Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS / Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS MarkerThe plaque is located at the Byrom Street entrance to Cobden House Chambers.
2. Henry Roscoe (chemist) (Wikipedia).
Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe (7 January 1833 – 18 December 1915) was a British chemist. He is particularly noted for early work on vanadium, photochemical studies, and his assistance in creating Oxo, in its earlier liquid form.(Submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
