Represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession. It has over 120,000 members in 140 countries, working across industries such as railway, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, energy, biomedical and construction. Founded by George Stephenson (father of Robert) in Birmingham.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
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Kirkaldy Materials Testing Machine
Kirkaldy Materials Testing Machine Built in 1865 to David Kirkaldy’s design, ...
Royal Arsenal Engineering Heritage Award
Engineering Heritage Award The Royal Arsenal 1671 to 1967 The Royal Arsenal p...
Sir John Wolfe Barry - Tower Bridge
We knew about this plaque but it's inside the Tower Bridge engine rooms, to t...
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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 ...
Frank Alfred Parsons
Senior 5th Engineer 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 Bar...
William Young Moyes
Senior 6th Engineer 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 Bar...
New River
The so-called New River is actually an aqueduct built 1609 - 1613 from near Ware, Hertfordshire, to Islington to bring fresh water from country springs to the City. It required a 1602 charter from ...
William Froude
Born Dartington, Devon. Engineer. Worked with railways and ships. Died on holiday in Simonstown, South Africa, where he is buried.
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George Levy
NW3, Kenwood
Planted in grateful memory of George Levy, MBE, Chairman of The Friends of Kenwood, 1978 - 1996.
CI - 2 - Eleanor
EC3, Cornhill, 32
We can't find proof that her route was as specified: from Queen Hithe (at the river, just east of Southwark Bridge) to St Michael’s Churc...
Arsenal supporters bench
N5, Avenell Road, Arsenal Stadium
Our photo shows less than a quarter of this long bench. It's so long you can see it from space, i.e. in Google Satellite View.
Chris Finnegan
UB3, Judge Heath Lane, Hayes Amateur Boxing Club
Chris Finnegan MBE, 1944 - 2009, professional boxer and olympic champion. 1968 Mexico - Olympic Gold Medallist Middleweight. President of...
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