Date: 03/03/2013

A blue plaque to commemorate the man who designed the Mallard steam locomotive has been unveiled in a Derbyshire village. The tribute to Sir Nigel Gresley, who helped modernise the rail network in the early 20th century, was placed on his former home in Netherseal.

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A blue plaque to commemorate the man that designed the Mallard steam train is unveiled in a Derbyshire village.

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