Sir George Biddell Airy KCB PRS FRS
(1801-1892)
Fellow of the Royal Society, scientist, 7th Astronomer Royal (1835-1881), 31st President of the Royal Society (1871-1873), and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (from 1872)
Commemorated on 2 plaques
Sir George Biddell Airy FRS scientist and Astronomer Royal 1801-1892 born and lived on this site 1801-1805
5 Grosvenor Terrace, Alnwick, United Kingdom where they was
This tablet was erected by the Corporation of Colchester In this house lived Sir George Biddell Airy, late Astronomer Royal. Born 1801 – Died 1892
7/8 George Street, Colchester, United Kingdom where they lived