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Alexander Fleming

Lochfield Farm

Description:

Fleming was born at Lochfield farm on August 6th 1881 to Hugh and Grace Fleming. Young Alex and his brother Robert enjoyed a free-range childhood learning about fishing and birdwatching in the 2 miles of farmland around their home.

Source:
The Dick Institute
Digital Number:
RI_DI_0070770
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council
References:
Brown,Kevin (2004) Penicillin Man: Alexander Fleming and the Antibiotic Revolution. Stroud: Sutton.