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Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Categories: Engineering, Science

Founded by George Stephenson (father of Robert) in Birmingham.

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Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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Kirkaldy Materials Testing Machine

Kirkaldy Materials Testing Machine Built in 1865 to David Kirkaldy’s design, ...

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Sir Ambrose Crowley

Sir Ambrose Crowley

Ironmonger. Born in Stourbridge. He established iron works in County Durham, and was ahead of his time in the enlightened way in which he treated his employees. In 1705 he moved to Greenwich, to a ...

Person, Engineering

1 memorial
Great Conduit

Great Conduit

In 1236/7 the City of London was granted permission to tap the Tyburn Springs, at about where Stratford Place now is. Work to build the conduit began in 1245. it went via Piccadilly, Charing Cross,...

Building, Engineering, Food & Drink

2 memorials
Sir Wiliam Fairbairn

Sir Wiliam Fairbairn

Born Kelso. Structural engineer. Worked in shipbuilding and boiler design. Died at a relative's house at Moor Park, Farnham, Surrey.

Person, Engineering, Scotland

1 memorial
James Walker

James Walker

Civil engineer. Born Falkirk and studied at Glasgow University. Came to London in 1800 where he became apprentice to his uncle Ralph Walker working on the construction of the West and East India Do...

Person, Engineering, Scotland

1 memorial
Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers

Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers

A British professional engineering institution licenced by the Engineering Council UK to assess candidates for inclusion on ECUK's Register of professional Engineers and Technicians.

Group, Engineering

1 memorial