City of London Engineer in 1977 and 1982.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
G. W. Pickin, BSc, C.Eng, FICE, FIMunE, FRSA
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Tower Bridge, 1977 - electrification
City of London Tower Bridge Constructed and maintained by the Corporation of ...
Tower Bridge, 1982 - opened to the public
City of London Tower Bridge The main towers, high level walkways and the mac...
Other Subjects
Sir Charles Parsons
Scientist and engineer. Designed marine turbines. Born 13 Connaught Place, Hyde Park into an aristocratic family. Died on board the liner The Duchess of Richmond, after taking ill in Jamaica.
1 memorial
first public building in the world to be lit throughout by electricity
See Savoy Theatre.
1 memorial
Stratford Works
The locomotive building works of the Great Eastern Railway.The original shops were built by the railway 'King', George Hudson. In addition to the engineering facilities, Hudson provided accommodati...
1 memorial
Jan Verbruggen
Master gun-founder and artist. Born at Enkhuizen in the Netherlands. After an unsuccessful attempt in 1763, he and his son Pieter were appointed master founders at the Royal Arsenal Woolwich in 177...
2 memorials
John Kemp Starley
Inventor and industrialist, who sold the first recognizably modern bicycle. Starley went into business with William Sutton, with the intention of producing bicycles that were safe and easy to use. ...
1 memorial
Previously viewed
1 subject commemorated
Gatehouse Square, Southwark
SE1, Gatehouse Square, parking area to the south
The sculpture is titled "Great Oaks from Little Acorns". From PMSA:"... holding her hands over an acorn which rests on the top of the wa...
3 subjects commemorated,
2 creators
John Walter
SW4, Clapham Common North Side, 113, Gilmore House
The plaque can just be seen in our photo, to the right of the door. From Times Property: The area was fashionable in 1750, when Walter b...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence
On his 28th birthday the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales (Edward and Alexandra) and so second in line to the throne, fell ill at his home at Sandringham. He died on 14 January 1892 a...
3 memorials
Edward Latymer
W6, King Street, 237, Latymer Upper School
With thanks to our tireless Latin consultant, David Hopkins, who transcribed the plaque and provided the translation. David writes "Since...
4 subjects commemorated
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