Civil engineer, particularly with water projects. Born near Nottingham. Died at home at 14 Phillimore Gardens.
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Thomas Hawksley
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Skempton Building plaques
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Bombs 7/7/05 - Piccadilly line - NW1
NW1, Euston Road, St Pancras Station
Perhaps the foliage on the plaque is an olive branch.
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