John Smeaton FRS – Leeds, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 47.532 W 001° 31.954
30U E 596664 N 5961400
This engineer who designed many things to do with waterways, was involved in the design of the Aire and Calder Navigation, that you are currently standing alongside.
Waymark Code: WMC6ME
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/01/2011
Views: 1
As well as simply being an engineer working on projects in the early days of the Industrial Revolution he also developed scientific methods to aid in the design and measurement of engineering related items.
In 1771 the creation of the Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers led to the eventual creation of professional engineering institutions.
The Leeds Civic Trust, obviously proud of this Leeds born man, have placed the plaque at lock number 1 on the Aire and Calder Navigation. It was this canalisation of the River Aire that helped Leeds develop and give easier access for trade in bulk transport of things such as coal, wool and even more important barley for use in the nearby Tetley Brewery.
He was born in 1724 and died in 1792.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Leeds Civic Trust
Individual Recognized: John Smeaton FRS
Physical Address:
Clarence Road
Behind Royal Armouries Museum
Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom
LS10 1LU
Web Address: [Web Link]
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