Plaque

Sir George Cayley

Inscription

London County Council
Sir George Cayley, 1773 - 1857, scientist and pioneer of aviation, lived here.

Site: Sir George Cayley (1 memorial)

W1, Hertford Street, 20

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Sir George Cayley

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Sir George Cayley

Scientist and pioneer of aviation. Born Scarborough.

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Sir George Cayley

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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