Civil Engineer. Born London, son of the architect Sir Charles Barry. His firm specialised in railways, bridges and docks. Built the Circle Line and, following the death of Horace Jones, Tower Bridge. He was on the governing body of the Imperial College of Science and Technology. 1902 joined Robert White & Partners which was renamed Wolfe-Barry, Robert White & Partners. Died at home, Delahay House, 15 Chelsea Embankment.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir John Wolfe-Barry
Commemorated ati
Sir John Wolfe Barry - Tower Bridge
We knew about this plaque but it's inside the Tower Bridge engine rooms, to t...
Victoria's Golden Jubilee - Tower Bridge
Although it doesn't specifically say, this is the foundation stone for Tower ...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Sir John Wolfe-Barry
Creations i
Tower Bridge, 1894 - opening
In 1894 the royal personages listed at the top of the plaque as: Prince of Wa...
Other Subjects
Frederick Bremer
Engineer and inventor. Born in Stepney. A gas-fitter and plumber by trade, in 1892, with his assistant Tom Bates, he built the first British motor car with an internal combustion engine. Died Walth...
1 memorial
Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited / Interserve
The picture source gives the history of the company, which changed its name in 2007.
1 memorial
William Baker
Railway engineer. In London he built the Battersea Railway Bridge, and was consulting engineer on the West London Extension Railway and the North London Railway.
0 memorials
Sir Joseph Whitworth
Born Stockport. Engineer working in the field of precision instruments and guns. Philanthropic, giving money for education during his life and encouraging his beneficiaries to do so after his death...
1 memorial
Frank Alfred Parsons
Senior 5th Engineer on the RMS Titanic. A full résumé of his life can be found on the Encyclopedia Titanica website. He is also commemorated on the Engineers Memorial, Andrews East Park, Above Bar...
1 memorial
Comments are provided by Facebook, please ensure you are signed in here to see them