Engineers. This firm was started by James Meadows Rendel (1799 - 1856) and carried on by his son Sir Alexander Rendel (1829–1918). It became a partnership called Rendel Palmer & Tritton in the early 20th century and trades today (c.2018) as High-Point Rendel Limited.
Partners at various times were: Frederick Ewart Robertson, Frederick Palmer, and Seymour R. Tritton. See Grace's Guide for more information.
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Rendel Palmer and Tritton
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Rendel Palmer and Tritton
MacKenzie King did not come all the way from Canada just to open this bridge;...
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Second Engineer (Refrigeration) 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 Par...
One of the Secretaries to the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition 1851. Engineer and navel architect. Born at Parkhead, near Glasgow. Died at Ventnor, Isle of Wight
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The portcullis plaque to the left is a fire insurance mark of the Westminster insurance company like this one at the Museum of London.
This page of Pepys' Diary is given at The Diary of Samuel Pepys with lots of explanatory links.
Born Glasgow, Scotland. Emigrated to Canada in 1820. first Prime Minister of Canada. G.C.B., P.C., Q.C.
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