Samuel Franklin Cody - The First Man to Fly in England

Talks-Demos

Talks & Demos, History | Nationwide event hosted by North London District Branch

Thursday 17 July 2025 at 2.00pm

Mary Cody-Cowdrey tells us about her remarkable relative.  Colonel Samuel Franklin Cody was a sharpshooter, trick-rider, became famous for his unique manned war-kites and was the first person to fly a plane in the UK.  A remarkable man… and an Oddfellow! Mary will show her vast collection of photos, postcards, posters and other ephemera in her telling of Cody's incredible life, including his relationship with Buffalo Bill Cody, of Wild West fame.

For further information about this event please contact:

Mr Paul Fitton
07851 910619

Event location

Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Road, Enfield, EN2 6TG