Inscription
English Heritage
Sir Henry Segrave, 1896 - 1930, world speed record holder, lived here in flat No.6, 1917 - 1920.
Site: Sir Segrave (1 memorial)
W1, Chiltern Street, St Andrew Mansions
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Sir Segrave
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Sir Henry Segrave
World speed record holder. Born Maryland, USA. His American mother died when ...
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Sir Segrave
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