This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
British Engineerium Trust
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Hydraulic power
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Major Byron F. Caws
Believed to have assisted Fowler in his work on the Concise Oxford Dictionary. The Latin on the memorial, 'castigavit et emendavit', translates as “he corrected and improved“, which is quite an ac...
Road Research Laboratory
Established by the British government. During World War II it contributed to the war effort with research that aided the development of plastic armour and the bouncing bomb used in the Dambusters R...
Brunel's Thames Tunnel
The first tunnel in the world under a navigable river. Built between 1825 and 1843 using the tunnelling shield technology invented by Marc Brunel. It was originally intended to be used for horse-dr...
First traffic lights in world
Less than a month after the lights were installed the lamp blew up, seriously injuring the policeman who was operating it. See the IET and the Victorianist for two different takes on the story. 20...
Maxim Gun
The first portable automatic machine gun. In the 1888 photograph the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) is firing with Maxim standing behind.
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Holborn Viaduct - Walworth
EC4, Holborn Viaduct
The sword he sports represents the one which removed Tyler's head, the original of which (the sword, not the head) is on display at the F...
Head of the River Race
Rowing race from Mortlake to Putney. Founded by Steve Fairbairn.
Lady Byron
Born as Anne Isabella Milbanke, sometimes known as Annabella, an heiress in her own right. Unusually well-educated. An unwise marriage to Lord Byron in January 1815 lasted only a year but did produ...
St Mary Somerset - Ewan Christian
EC4, Lambeth Hill, St Mary's Somerset Church
The dates given on the plaque are about the time that the church ceased functioning and was demolished but we can't explain the exact dates.
Imperial Camel Corps
Formed in 1916. At its height there were 4,150 men and 4,800 camels. 3 of the 4 battalions were disbanded in mid-1918. The 2nd Battalion was disbanded in May 1919.
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