Born 13 Bedford Square, son of Halsey Ricardo. Mechanical engineer specialising in developing the internal combustion petrol and diesel engine. Died King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, following a fall at home.
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Sir Harry Ricardo
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Sir Harry Ricardo
English Heritage Sir Harry Ricardo, 1885 - 1974, mechanical engineer was bor...
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David Hartley
Politician and inventor of fireproofing systems. Born in Bath, he moved to London where he met and became close friends with Benjamin Franklin. As an MP, he represented Kingston-upon-Hull and becam...
Person, Engineering, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, USA
2 memorials
Major Allan Beckett
Civil engineer. Born Allan Harry Beckett in East Ham. He designed the 'whale' floating roadways which were a crucial part of the Mulberry harbours that were used in the Normandy Landings in June 19...
1 memorial
3 memorials
Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
A British professional engineering institution licenced by the Engineering Council UK to assess candidates for inclusion on ECUK's Register of professional Engineers and Technicians.
1 memorial
William Bridges Adams
Author and engineer. Born in Woore, Shropshire. He invented the 'Adams Axle' which was used on British trains throughout the steam age. His writings include 'English Pleasure Carriages' and 'Roads ...
1 memorial
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Sir P. G. Wodehouse
Writer/humorist. born Guildford as Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, educated at Dulwich College. Produced about 100 books, creating Jeeves, Wooster and Lord Emsworth. He was criticized for broadcasting ...
2 memorials
Wallace Cheesman
N5, Highbury Grange, 8
Wallace Bligh Cheesman, 1865 - 1947, founder of the Fawcett Association, lived here 1926 - 1927. London Borough of Islington Historic House
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Queen's Tower - IC
SW7, Imperial College Road, Queen's Tower
The stone was laid only 14 days into her 51st year so we're taking this as a late commemoration of her Golden Jubilee. And the remaining...
3 subjects commemorated,
2 creators
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