Holder of land and water speed records. Born Chislehurst, Kent. He broke the land speed record for the first time in 1924 and went on to break it a further nine times (five at Daytona Beach, Florida). His highest water speed record was 141.74 m.p.h. in 1939. Died at Reigate, Surrey.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Malcolm Campbell
Plaque unveiled by Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm and nephew of Donald.
101 Farm Lane This site was first developed in the 1890s as a horse bus compa...
Multiple stage bicycle race, which has been held annually (apart from the world wars) since its inception. Its first organiser was Henri Desgrange, and originally it ran around the perimeter of Fra...
Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford formed the company, initially as Bamford and Martin Ltd. They used the garage at the site of the plaque as a workshop and here they developed their first model th...
Football Manager. Born in Swindon. His family moved to London, where he played with the Victoria Swifts. He first became involved with West Ham Football Club as unpaid help in 1897. He was appointe...
The club has provided safe boating for thousands of youngsters on City Road Basin.
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