In memory of William STURGEON who was born at Whittington A.D. 1783
and buried at Prestwich Lancashire on the 8th day of December 1850
He was the son of parents in humble life and served as a Private in the
Royal Artillery for nearly 20 years. After completing his term of service,
he successfully devoted himself to the study of the physical sciences,
with powers of originality and industry rarely equalled. Besides
contributing numerous works to the scientific literature of his country,
he was the discoverer of
The Soft Iron Electro Magnet
The Amalgamated Zinc Battery
The Electro Magnetic Coil Machine and
The Reciprocating Magnetic Electrical Machine;
Inventions of the highest value and which along with many others
he freely gave to the world.
His name will be perpetuated as long as the science he
cherished continues to exist
This memorial is in St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
