What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir James Drake (1907-1989) A founding father and pioneer of the modern motorway network Recorded plaque organisation: Institution of Civil Engineers.
Sir James Drake was a key figure in the development of Britain's motorway system, significantly influencing post-war transportation infrastructure. His work laid foundational elements for modern highway engineering and transport policy in the United Kingdom.
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