What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Percy Shaw. Its recorded inscription reads: Boothtown Mansion Was the home of Percy Shaw, O.B.E. 1890-1976 Inventor of the reflecting roadstud 'The Catseye'
Percy Shaw was a British inventor best known for inventing the "Catseye" reflective road marker in 1934, significantly improving road safety by enhancing visibility at night.
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