James Brunlees
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Sir James Brunlees FRSE MICE was a Scottish civil engineer. He was president of the Institution of Civil Engineers for 1882–83.
Sir James Brunlees
Brunlees' grave in Brookwood Cemetery
John Hawkshaw
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Sir John Hawkshaw FRS FRSE FRSA MICE, was an English civil engineer. He served as President of the Institution of Civil Engineers 1862-63. His most noteworthy work is the Severn Tunnel.
James Brunlees
…embankments and a novel design of drawbridge for the viaducts to withstand the winds and waves. His work on the U&L earned him praise from Joseph Locke and John Hawkshaw. Viaducts were built across the estuaries of the rivers Kent and Leven. These were designed and built by W & J Galloway & Sons of Manchester using a…
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Sir John Hawkshaw (in cart) inspecting the Severn Tunnel during its construction