Civil engineer. Born at Clogher, near Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. He worked on a wide range of projects around the world including the Forth Bridge, the Aswam Dam and the aborted Chignecto Ship Railway in Canada. His work in London included the Blackwall, Woolwich and Rotherhithe Tunnels. Died at his home, 54 Onslow Square.
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Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice
This tunnel, constructed by the London County Council, was opened by H.R.H. T...
This tunnel, constructed by the London County Council was opened by H.R.H. th...
There is an identical plaque at the entrance to the tunnel on the south bank ...
There is an identical plaque at the entrance to the tunnel on the north bank ...
{Beneath the London Docklands Development Corporation logo:} Rotherhithe Tunn...
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A company that specialises in the design and manufacture of music amplifiers and speaker cabinets. Founded by Jim Marshall, and now based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. See Jim Marshall for how the ...
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The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St John's in 1727 but it was still run as a single vestry. In 1855 the two parishes were reformed into the Westminster Distric...
Born Chiswick. One of the Immortal Seven (see William III). Died at the house with the plaque.
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