Civil engineer. Born in Enfield. As chief engineer of the Metropolitan Board of Works he created the London main drainage system and the Embankment. Great-great grandfather of Sir Peter, the television producer behind 'Big Brother' and other such masterpieces of popular TV entertainment. Died at his home in Wimbledon.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Joseph Bazalgette
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Chelsea Embankment - Albert Bridge
{Inscribed on a stone plaque on the plinth, on the east side:} Chelsea Emban...
Chelsea Embankment - Old Church
There were at least 3 designs for lamps along the Thames Embankments. This on...
Joseph Bazalgette - NW8
Sir Joseph William Bazalgette, 1819 - 1891, civil engineer, lived here. Great...
Northern Outfall Sewer - Dace Road
Northern Outfall Sewer, part of London's main drainage system, constructed mi...
Northern Outfall Sewer - River Lea
Metropolitan Board of Works Northern Outfall Sewer Constructed 1862 - 63 John...
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Sir John Fowler
Civil engineer. Born in Wadsley, Sheffield. Fowler's was a long and eminent career, spanning most of the 19th century's railway expansion, and he was engineer, adviser or consultant to many British...
1 memorial
Ardaseer Cursetjee Wadia
Civil engineer and shipbuilder. An Indian Parsi from the Wadia ship building family. The first Indian elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Introduced several novel technologies to the city of Bo...
1 memorial
George Green
Shipbuilder and philanthropist. Founder of a shipyard in Blackwall, which was subsequently taken over by his three sons, Frederick, Henry and Richard. George endowed several schools in Poplar. He a...
2 memorials
Thomas Hulman Kemp
Extra Assistant 4th 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, And...
1 memorial
George Fox Hosking
Senior 3rd 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...
1 memorial
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Crystal Palace fatal accident
SE26, Westwood Hill, St Bartholomew's Churchyard
The board refers to "New Sydenham Church". Designed by Lewis Vulliamy, St Bartholomew's was constructed 1827-32.
3 subjects commemorated,
2 creators
Constantine Alexander Ionides
Born Manchester. Art patron and collector. Lived for almost thirty years at 8 Holland Villas Road. He left his collection to what would become the V&A. Died at home in Brighton.
1 memorial
Sir Buxton and slaves fountain - moved
SW1, Parliament Square
We have another page showing the memorial in its new location.
2 subjects commemorated
RAF Middle East Air Force Command lost in the Suez Canal Zone
Men and women of Middle East Air Force Command who lost their lives in the Suez Canal Zone, 1945 -1956, and especially for those who have no known grave.
1 memorial
Royal Military Asylum
SW3, King's Road, Duke of York Square
The sculpture is Bowtell’s 'My Children' (or 'Two Pupils'). The plinth is by Kindersley. The boy, wearing the school’s traditional unifo...
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
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