What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Henry Coxwell. Its recorded inscription reads: Henry Coxwell 1819‒1900, pioneering aeronaut, lived here
Henry Coxwell was a prominent British aeronaut who made significant contributions to the development of ballooning as a means for scientific research and exploration. He is remembered for his numerous flights with James Glaisher, which advanced meteorological studies and high-altitude physiology.
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