Civil Engineer. Born London, son of the architect Sir Charles Barry. His firm specialised in railways, bridges and docks. Built the Circle Line and, following the death of Horace Jones, Tower Bridge. He was on the governing body of the Imperial College of Science and Technology. 1902 joined Robert White & Partners which was renamed Wolfe-Barry, Robert White & Partners. Died at home, Delahay House, 15 Chelsea Embankment.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir John Wolfe-Barry
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Sir John Wolfe Barry - Tower Bridge
We knew about this plaque but it's inside the Tower Bridge engine rooms, to t...
Victoria's Golden Jubilee - Tower Bridge
Although it doesn't specifically say, this is the foundation stone for Tower ...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Sir John Wolfe-Barry
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Tower Bridge, 1894 - opening
In 1894 the royal personages listed at the top of the plaque as: Prince of Wa...
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Sir John Anderson
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K. P. Harman
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Woolwich Royal Arsenal
Site of armaments manufacture, ammunition proofing, and explosives research for the British armed forces. Its origins go back to the 17th century, and it continued producing armaments and associate...
Sir Thomas Sopwith
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Sir Ambrose Crowley
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