Plaque

Alliott Verdon Roe - E17 (1)

Inscription

A.V. Roe, 1877 - 1958. Under these arches Alliott Verdon Roe assembled his Avro no1. triplane. In July 1909 he made the first all British powered flight from Walthamstow Marsh.
Waltham Forest Heritage

There is another identical plaque (not photgraphed) on the other side of the viaduct, to the right.

Site: Alliott Verdon Roe - E17 (2 memorials)

E17, Walthamstow Marshes, Viaduct

The Greater London Council plaque is located on this, photographed, side of the viaduct and further to the right.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Alliott Verdon Roe

Aircraft designer and manufacturer. Born Edwin Alliott Verdon Roe at Patricro...

Avro No. 1 Triplane

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Waltham Forest Council

Formed in 1965 from the joining of Chingford, Leyton and Walthamstow.

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