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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Neil Hutton

Letter: Peter Higgs obituary

Peter Higgs in 2013.
Peter Higgs in 2013. Photograph: Scott Heppell/AP

While holidaying in a small village in north-west Scotland, I was amazed to read on a noticeboard in Plockton that Peter Higgs was to give a talk in Plockton community hall. At the talk, Higgs explained his work leading to the discovery of the particle bearing his name. His massive idea was matched by his incredible modesty. The local brewery honoured him with a special beer – Partic Ale.

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