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The 'forgotten' model behind Rolls-Royce's Spirit of Ecstasy

The 'forgotten' model behind Rolls-Royce's Spirit of Ecstasy
BBC England Sunday 07 June 2026, 06:13 UTC 1 min read
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A heritage plaque has been unveiled celebrating the life of Eleanor Velasco Thornton.

A heritage plaque has been unveiled celebrating the life of Eleanor Velasco Thornton.
Rolls-Royce's (ORG) Eleanor Velasco Thornton (PERSON)
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