Sir George White: The Father of British Aviation

Season: 5 Episode: 34

George White's combination of vision, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the power of publicity allowed him to revolutionise Bristol's transport systems and create a lasting legacy through his various business enterprises. His influence was far reaching and can still be felt in the UK infrastructure and industrial history.

If you're in the area and would like to find out more, pop along to Aerospace Bristol Museum in Filton, Bristol, where there's so much information on the city's aviation history

CAST

George White - Steve Sheperd

Mr Haldane - Molly Jefferies

Clifton Society - Lucy Brazier

THIS PODCAST

This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. 

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SOURCES

Daily Mirror - Thursday 17 February 1910

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Friday 24 November 1916

Clifton Society - Thursday 24 June 1915

Bristol Magpie - Thursday 16 March 1911

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