Thomas Telford, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
N 52° 32.046 W 002° 25.130
30U E 539420 N 5820603
Blue plaque for Thomas Telford.
Waymark Code: WMVA2A
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/21/2017
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From a town website:-
2017 marks the 260th anniversary of the birth of legendary engineer, Thomas Telford, the greatest road, canal and bridge builder of his age.
Telford was born on the 9th August 1757 in Westerkirk, Scotland and he became the first President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and was renowned in his day as "Colossus of Roads". In 1787 he became Surveyor of Public Works in Shropshire and as an architect he became involved with the renovation of Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury Prison, St. Mary Magdalene Church in Bridgnorth and St. Michael’s Church in Madeley.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Bridgnorth Civic Society
Individual Recognized: Thomas Telford
Physical Address:
East Castle Street
Bridgnorth, England
Web Address: [Web Link]
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