What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: John Rhodes Cobb Recorded plaque organisation: Esher Residents Association.
John Rhodes Cobb was a British racing driver and engineer who set numerous land speed records, most notably reaching over 400 mph in the Railton Special, making him a significant figure in motorsport history.
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