Plaque

Sir Peirson Frank

Erection date: 29/10/2014

Inscription

Sir Thomas Peirson Frank, 1881 - 1951, Chief Engineer for London County Council, 1930 - 1946, saved London from drowning during the Blitz.
Institution of Civil Engineers
City of Westminster

Unveiled by the Audrey Lewis.

Site: Sir Peirson Frank (1 memorial)

SW1, Victoria Tower Gardens

This plaque is attached to one of the repaired sections of the river wall damaged in WW2 and repaired by Peirson's secret rapid response unit.

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The Blitz

During WW2 Britain came under heavy bombing from Germany for 8 months, 1940-1...

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Sir Peirson Frank

Civil engineer.  Born Yorkshire as Thomas Peirson Frank. Chief Engineer for L...

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Institution of Civil Engineers

The professional institution for civil engineers, with members in the UK and ...

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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Councillor Audrey Lewis

Had a career in advertising before being elected to Westminster City Council,...

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