World speed record holder. Born Maryland, USA. His American mother died when he was 2. His father was Irish and he was brought up in Britain. Took the land record in 1929. Then at Lake Windermere, having taken the water record, he crashed on a third run and died at nearby Hawkshead.
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Sir Henry Segrave
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Sir Segrave
English Heritage Sir Henry Segrave, 1896 - 1930, world speed record holder, ...
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Royal Wimbledon Golf Club
Former members include Field Marshal Earl Haig, and future kings Edward VIII and George VI.
1 memorial
Arsenal Football Club Supporters
Often referred to as 'Gooners', being a play on the team's nickname of the 'Gunners'.
2 memorials
1 memorial
Andrew Strauss
Left-handed cricketer. Has played for Middlesex County Cricket Club and has captained England.
1 memorial
Hayes Amateur Boxing Club
Founded by boxing trainer Dickie Gunn. Its most famous member was Chris Finnegan.
1 memorial
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T. Burnitt
The Caladonian Road plaque probably refers to the Thomas Burnitt mentioned as a speaker at a meeting following the laying of the foundation stone, on 18 May 1865, for the new Camden Town Primitive ...
1 memorial
Charles Dickens
Born, son of Elizabeth and John Dickens, at No.1 Mile End Terrace, Landport, Portsmouth (where there is a museum). For a map showing many of his London addresses see Londonist. His family were so p...
49 memorials
John Heathcoat
Inventor and businessman. Born Derbyshire. Invented a machine for manufacturing a new type of lace, bobbin net, and went on to manufacture and sell lace. 1815 he bought a mill in Tiverton, moved th...
1 memorial
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