Engineer known for inventing the Bessemer process for producing steel. Born Charlton, Hertfordshire. Moved to London aged 17. From 1833 he lived at 15 Northampton Square, the EC1 site now occupied by the entrance to City of London University. Died at home at 165 Denmark Hill.
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Sir Henry Bessemer
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Sir Henry Bessemer
Our visit coincided with a small exhibition about the history of the site. An...
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Oscar Faber, CBE, DCL, D.Sc, MICE, MIMechE
Structural engineer. Born London. Influential in the development of the use of reinforced concrete. In London he worked on: Bank of England, House of Commons, Africa House and India House. Oscar F...
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Thomas Millar
Deck 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 Stree...
1 memorial
Frederick Simms
Mechanical engineer and businessman. Born Hamburg, where his grandfather, from Birmingham, had established a business. Educated Germany and London. Inventor and motor industry pioneer. Coined the w...
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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...
3 memorials
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