Which famous Welsh innovators, visionaries like Jerry Davies, John Ainsworth Davies and John Ddu!
Donald Davies Proposed and developed packet switching an important part of the internet.
Born in Wales. Does anyone know where? - Ed.
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Jerry Davies Jerry founded Davies Veterinary Specialists, one of the most successful veterinary referral hospitals in Europe. Welsh father. Born in gibralter but raised in west wales, haverford west. Attended prendergast county primary school, haverfordwest. Posted by MCSquare Get more info?
John Ainsworth Davies He was an athlete and winner of a Gold Medal in 4x400m relay at the Antwerp summer Olympics in 1920. He was born in Aberystwyth in 1895. Posted by sarajay Get more info?
Thomas Davies Along with his brother Walter he invented the 'Stepney Spare Wheel' used on almost all early motor cars.
Born in Llanelli.
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John Ddu The outstanding British scientist of his time. Founder of the new school of English mathematical scientists in 1500's. One of the greatest polymaths of all time.
Born in Buallt, Radnor.
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Mr Dudson Invented the DUDSON Valve (the needle type) used to inflate sports balls everywhere.
Lived in Abertridwr.
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Sir Chris Evans Britain's most colourful biotech entrepreneur, 'The Welsh wizard'.
Born in Port Talbot.
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Bill Frost Welsh carpenter who patented the aeroplane in 1894 and took to the skies in a powered flying machine the following year, eight years before the Wright brothers attempt at Kitty Hawk.
Born in Tenby.
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The Family Tree Detective The Family Tree Detective: Tracing Your Ancestors in England and Wales. A practical guide for the amateur genealogist, which has been revised and updated for this edition.
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