Plaque

Sir Segrave

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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