Thomas Telford (1757-1834)
Thomas Telford was born in Westerkirk, Dumfries, Scotland.
He was a stonemason, architect and civil engineer. Telford moved
to London in 1782 where, over a 20 year period, he was responsible for
building approximately 120 bridges and 1,000 miles of road.
Achievements include the construction of:
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Caledonian Canal, Scotland
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Menai Suspension Bridge, Wales
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Dean Bridge, Scotland
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Gotha Canal, Sweden
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Wales (aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal,
Cheshire,
England)
In 1818 Telford helped found the Institute of Civil
Engineers and became its first president.
Sources:
Famous Scots -
Thomas Telford the Civil Engineer
In http://www.rampantscotland.com/famous/blfamtelford.htm