The Brindley is a theatre in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Located by the Bridgewater Canal, the centre is named after the canal's engineer, James Brindley. It opened in autumn 2004; the architects were John Miller and Partners. The building is owned and operated by Halton Borough Council.
Exterior view of the entrance to The Brindley
James Brindley was an English engineer. He was born in Tunstead, Derbyshire, and lived much of his life in Leek, Staffordshire, becoming one of the most notable engineers of the 18th Century.
James Brindley with Barton Aqueduct in the background by Francis Parsons (1770)
The Barton Aqueduct over the River Irwell, 1807
Barton Aqueduct, shortly before its demolition, 1891
Brindleyplace, Birmingham