Plaque

Alliott Verdon Roe - E17 (2)

Erection date: 1983

Inscription

Under these arches Alliott Verdon Roe assembled his Avro No.1 triplane. In July 1909 he made the first all-British powered flight from Walthamstow Marsh.
Greater London Council

The plaque is some distance from the nearest vantage point.

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...

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Avro No. 1 Triplane

Airplane designed and built by Alliott Verdon Roe. The first all-British airc...

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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Alliott Verdon Roe - E17 (1)

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