Rail pioneer
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Rail pioneer
Image: © Colin Craig Taken: 7 Jun 2009
The Henley-in-Arden home of William James, who is described in the plaque on the wall as 'father of the railway system.' Born in Henley in 1771 he was involved in canal building and later the Liverpool and Manchester railway.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.289501
Longitude
-1.780482