What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Sir Nigel Gresley. Its recorded inscription reads: Sir Nigel Gresley (1876–1941) Locomotive Engineer had his office in this station 1923–1941
Sir Nigel Gresley was a prominent British locomotive engineer who served as the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London and North Eastern Railway; he is remembered for designing iconic steam locomotives including the Flying Scotsman and Mallard, which held the world speed record for steam locomotives.
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