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Nigel Gresley bronze plaque

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Nigel Gresley bronze plaque
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This bronze commemorative plaque records: Herbert Nigel Gresley 1876 - 1941 World renowned designer of steam locomotives including Flying Scotsman & Mallard was born here 19 June 1876
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Sir Nigel Gresley CBE was a prominent British civil engineer and locomotive superintendent renowned for designing iconic steam locomotives such as the Flying Scotsman and Mallard, which set a world speed record for steam traction.

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