Holder of land and water speed records. Born Chislehurst, Kent. He broke the land speed record for the first time in 1924 and went on to break it a further nine times (five at Daytona Beach, Florida). His highest water speed record was 141.74 m.p.h. in 1939. Died at Reigate, Surrey.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Malcolm Campbell
Plaque unveiled by Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm and nephew of Donald.
101 Farm Lane This site was first developed in the 1890s as a horse bus compa...
Founded as 'The City of London Rowing Club'. It was a pioneer in women's rowing.
Cricketer and politician. Born Learie Nicholas Constantine at Petit Valley, Diego Martin, near Maraval, Trinidad. As a cricketer, he toured England with the West Indies team in the 1920s and was ev...
Person, Law, Politics & Administration, Sport / Games, Caribbean Islands
See also 2012 Paralympics. The first event was held on 25 July in Cardiff but the opening ceremony in London was on the 27th. Closing ceremony 12 August.
Football club formed by Lorraine 'Pa' Wilson. In 1907 the club joined both the Isthmian League and the Spartan League, leaving the latter at the end of the 1907–08 season.
Cricketer. Born in Hastings, Sussex. He played for Sussex, the M.C.C. and Middlesex. After retiring as a player, he achieved fame as a writer and historian on cricket. Died in Pimlico.
