What is recorded here

The public map records this plaque for The Short Brothers. Its recorded inscription reads: The Short Brothers Eustace Short (1875–1932) Horace Short (1872–1917) Oswald Short (1883–1969) Aeronautical Engineers worked in arches 75 and 81

The Short Brothers were pioneering aeronautical engineers who made significant contributions to early aviation, including the construction of Britain's first military aircraft for the Royal Navy. They operated from arches along the South Bank of the Thames, where they innovated and built their aircraft, contributing crucially to the development of British aviation technology during the early 20th century.

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