Beryl Burton blue plaque
Overview
Beryl Burton blue plaque is recorded as Blue plaque in England Leeds. This blue commemorative plaque records: Beryl Burton OBE Was a cycling phenomenon. Born in Halton, Leeds and living in Morley for much of her married life, she became 3000 metre Track Pursuit World Champion in 1959 (the first of five victories).
Why it was made
The saved account records: This blue commemorative plaque records: Beryl Burton OBE Was a cycling phenomenon.
People and events
The saved account records: Born in Halton, Leeds and living in Morley for much of her married life, she became 3000 metre Track Pursuit World Champion in 1959 (the first of five victories).
How it worked
The saved account records: She was Road Racing World Champion twice and every year from 1959 to 1983 British Time Trials Best All Rounder.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Blue plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Beryl Burton blue plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: Beryl Burton OBE Was a cycling phenomenon. Born in Halton, Leeds and living in Morley for much of her married life, she became 3000 metre Track Pursuit World Champion in 1959 (the first of five victories). She was Road Racing World Champion twice and every year from 1959 to 1983 British Time Trials Best All Rounder. 1937 - 1996 The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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