Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)

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Sir Humphry Davy was one of the most distinguished scientists of the nineteenth century. Davy is depicted carrying the miner’s safety lamp, which bears his name, his invention that saved the lives of countless miners and for which he never took out a patent so enabling it to be freely available.
Title

Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829)

Date

1872

Medium

marble

Accession number

TR18_BH_S045

Work type

Statue

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

17th October 1872

Listing date

29/07/50

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

plinth: WILLS

Inscription description

plinth: DAVY

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Located at

Market Jew Street, Penzance

TR18 2FB

Set in front of the old Market House.