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Denis Johnson green plaque
Denis Johnson · Maker and Seller of Britain's First Bicycle
Inscription
“Denis Johnson (c. 1760 - 1833) From his workshop on this site in 1819 made and sold Britain's first bicycle in its hobby-horse form”
Details
1760-1833
Life dates
69-75 Long Acre
WC2B
Erected 1998
City of Westminster, Covent Garden Area Trust, Veteran-Cycle Club
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