What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Frank Hornby 1863-1936 toy manufacturer lived here Recorded plaque organisation: English Heritage.
Frank Hornby was a British inventor and businessman who created popular toys such as Meccano and Hornby model trains, significantly influencing the toy industry and childhood play.
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Bridge 11, Melling Stone BridgeCanal bridge · 1106 yd
Melling MountMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.6 mi
Big WoodWood · 1.7 mi
St. Helen's WellOld or holy well · 1.7 mi
Aintree RacecourseSports ground · 2.0 mi
Lunt Meadows Nature ReserveNature reserve · 2.3 mi
Broom's Cross wayside cross, 150m north east of Orchard HouseScheduled monument · 2.6 mi
Metal tree sculpture Walton CentrePublic sculpture · 2.8 mi
Crosby Coastal Park Crosby Marine LakeVisitor information · 4.6 mi
Anfield CemeteryRegistered park or garden · 4.8 miOther information
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