What is recorded here
Hugh Hamilton is a birthplace in Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland. Perhaps the boy who raced for Britain first learned speed on these roads. Maybe his mother watched him leave for engines and danger. Imagine the town remembering the child before the world remembered the driver.
Why this person is known: British racing driver (1905–1934)
- Birthplace
- Omagh
Places near here
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Boar WarMemorial · 279 yd
ENCLOSURE in Coolnagard UpperENCLOSURE · 1186 yd
COUNTERSCARP RATH in BallygowanCOUNTERSCARP RATH · 1.2 mi
Old MountjoyCastle · 2.6 mi
PLANTATION CASTLE (site of): CASTLE HILL (unlocated) in BallynahattyPLANTATION CASTLE (site of): CASTLE HILL (unlocated) · 3.4 mi
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PollnalaghtMountain / peak · 5.1 mi
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