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AV Roe Triplane on Walthamstow Marshes
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AV Roe Triplane on Walthamstow Marshes

Upto a thousand people enjoyed the sun and the chance to see a replica of the first all-British aeroplane unveiled on Walthamstow Marshes by the grandson of its creator A.V. Roe. On July 13, 1909, Roe flew the plane he’d built under two of the railway arches on the marshes. Local history group, and members [...]

Published by on July 13, 2009 10:49 pm
Celebrating the Centenary of Flight
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Celebrating the Centenary of Flight

Celebrating the Centenary of Flight Sunday 12 July 2009 13.00 – 16.00 Walthamstow Marshes For more information visit the Lee Valley Park website On Sunday 12 July history will repeat itself on Walthamstow Marshes as Eric Verdon- Roe, Grandson of flight pioneer Sir Alliott Verdon-Roe unveils an exact fully flyable replica of his grandfather’s Roe [...]

Published by on June 30, 2009 5:13 am
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7 million for Blackhorse Lane

The Waltham Forest Guardian reports that the government is to fund redevelopment in the area to the tune of 7.6 million. Much of the grant (which has been previously announced) will go on 2 roads to access the industrial area behind Blackhorse Lane, and to bypass the main junction by the station. On the readers [...]

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Published by on April 7, 2008 10:23 pm