Sir Nigel Gresley 1876-1941 pioneering railway engineer designed the Mallard and Flying Scotsman steam locomotives. Advanced the modernisation of Britain's railway network. Spent his childhood at this refectory.
BBC news story [27th February 2013] about Nigel Gresley and the unveiling
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-21601214
