London, England, United Kingdom
Sir Nigel Gresley 1876-1941 Sir Nigel Gresley lived in Hadley Wood in 1923-29 and used this station daily. He designed powerful, elegant and fast locomotives, including the world-famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard, which still holds the world speed record for steam locomotives. They were the first t
ruly high speed trains. — Hadley Wood Railway Station, Crescent West, Hadley Wood
Listen to the audio guide for Nigel Gresley blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off