This plaque features Alliott Verdon Roe. It's located at Walthamstow Marshes Railway Viaduct ('down' side).
This plaque features Alliott Verdon Roe. It's located at Walthamstow Marshes Railway Viaduct ('down' side).
A. V. Roe 1877-1958 Under these arches Alliott Verdon Roe assembled his AVRO No. 1 triplane. In July 1909 he made the first all-British powered flight from Walthamstow Marsh.
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Alliott Verdon Roe was born on 26 April, 1877. They died on 4 January, 1958. They lived to the age of 80.
Connection of type 'located' between Alliott Verdon Roe, Roe I Triplane, and Walthamstow Marshes blue plaque and Walthamstow Marshes Railway Viaduct ('down' side)