Engineer. Born Charlton. Best known for the St Pancras railway shed. Died at home, High Combe, 145 Charlton Road, SE7, not far from his place of birth.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Henry Barlow
Commemorated ati
St Pancras Station
St Pancras Station, built originally by the Derby based Midland Railway Compa...
William Henry Barlow
English Heritage William Henry Barlow, 1812-1902, engineer, lived and died here.
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