Plaque

Edward Turner

Erection date: 25/10/2009

Inscription

London Borough of Southwark
Edward Turner, 1901-1973, engineer and designer of Triumph motorcycles, the Ariel Square Four and the Daimler V8 engine, lived and worked here in the early 1920s.
Voted by the people.

Site: Edward Turner (1 memorial)

SE15, Philip Walk, 8

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

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Edward Turner

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Edward Turner

Motorcycle designer and manufacturer. Born at 32 Bronti Place, Walworth, Surr...

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Southwark Council

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