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first thoroughfare under a navigable river in the world

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first thoroughfare under a navigable river in the world

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Brunel's Engine House

Brunel's engine house The tunnel shaft and pumping house for Marc Brunel's tu...

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Thames Tunnel - Rotherhithe

International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Thames Tunnel constructed 1...

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Benjamin Baker

Benjamin Baker

Civil engineer. Born Somerset. Worked on the early London underground lines and the Forth Bridge. Was an expert witness at the Tay Bridge disaster enquiry. Died at home in Pangbourne. Imperial Coll...

Person, Engineering

3 memorials
William Bridges Adams

William Bridges Adams

Author and engineer. Born in Woore, Shropshire. He invented the 'Adams Axle' which was used on British trains throughout the steam age. His writings include 'English Pleasure Carriages' and 'Roads ...

Person, Engineering, Journalism / Publishing

1 memorial
Sir John Anderson

Sir John Anderson

Engineer. Born at 19 Barron Street, Woodside, Aberdeen. On moving to London, he was seconded to the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Here he was responsible for many innovations, and for mechanising and au...

Person, Engineering, Scotland

1 memorial
Automobile Association

Automobile Association

The Automobile Association, originally set up to help motorists avoid police speed traps, opened its first office in Fleet Street in 1905.

Group, Community / Clubs, Engineering

1 memorial
Alfred Pirrie Middleton

Alfred Pirrie Middleton

Assistant Electrician 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 Park, Above B...

Person, Engineering, Tragedy, Ireland

1 memorial