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100 1 _aCross-Rudkin, P. S. M.
245 0 0 _aThomas Telford, county surveyor
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490 0 _aCivil Engineering
_v160 May 2007, 7-11(5)
520 _aDescribes 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.
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600 1 4 _aTelford, Thomas
650 2 4 _aBRIDGE ACT 1739
651 4 _aEngland and Wales
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690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY
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