Plaque

Sir Barnes Wallis

Erection date: 29/9/1984

Inscription

Borough of Lewisham
Sir Barnes Wallis C.B.E. F.R.S., 1887-1979, Pioneer of aircraft design, lived here, 1892-1909.

His four children and sister were present at the unveiling.

Site: Sir Barnes Wallis (1 memorial)

SE14, New Cross Road, 241

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

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Sir Barnes Wallis

Designer and engineer. Born Barnes Neville Wallis in Ripley, Derbyshire. He w...

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