What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Benjamin Baker 1840-1907 Civil engineer lived in 'Farm Cottage' on this site when a young man Recorded plaque organisation: Cheltenham Civic Society.
Sir Benjamin Baker was a prominent British civil engineer known for his work on the Forth Bridge and the design of large ships, significantly contributing to engineering advancements in the late 19th century.
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