Thomas Telford, county surveyor
Cross-Rudkin, P. S. M.
Thomas Telford, county surveyor - 2007 - Civil Engineering 160 May 2007, 7-11(5) .
Describes Thomas Telford's early years as the first county surveyor of Shropshire. These were marked by a challenging relationship with som eof the justices of the peace, his employers. Portrays Telford a an active moderniser of Shropshire's infrastructure. Gives particular reference to the upkeep of bridges and the creation of standardised cast iron designs for economy. Provides an overview of his work beyond the county. Describes his part in the development of Thomas Stanton who served as Telford's deputy.
Telford, Thomas
BRIDGE ACT 1739
England and Wales--1543-
Thomas Telford, county surveyor - 2007 - Civil Engineering 160 May 2007, 7-11(5) .
Describes Thomas Telford's early years as the first county surveyor of Shropshire. These were marked by a challenging relationship with som eof the justices of the peace, his employers. Portrays Telford a an active moderniser of Shropshire's infrastructure. Gives particular reference to the upkeep of bridges and the creation of standardised cast iron designs for economy. Provides an overview of his work beyond the county. Describes his part in the development of Thomas Stanton who served as Telford's deputy.
Telford, Thomas
BRIDGE ACT 1739
England and Wales--1543-