Civil engineer, particularly with water projects. Born near Nottingham. Died at home at 14 Phillimore Gardens.
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Thomas Hawksley
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Skempton Building plaques
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Jan F. Groll
From Colonial Spectacles “John (or Jan) F. Groll was an architect and engineer. After completing his studies in Delft, he worked for the department of public works in British India….” We can't fi...
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Lavender Pumphouse
Built to control the water level in the former Surrey Docks.
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Carroll Shelby
American car designer, racing driver and entrepreneur. Born Texas. Suffered with a heart condition all his life. Worked with AC Cars Limited to produce the AC Cobra, which he imported into the Sta...
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John Henry Hesketh
Second Engineer (Refrigeration) on the RMS Titanic. A full résumé of his life can be found on the Encyclopedia Titanica website. He is also commemorated on the Engineers Memorial, Andrews East Par...
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Sir Ambrose Fleming
Electrical engineer. Born John Ambrose Fleming in a house named Greenfield in Lancaster. Best known for inventing the first thermionic valve or vacuum tube. He was also an accomplished photographer...
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