Arthur John Dorman green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: Arthur John Dorman Born Ashford in Kent 1848 Died here at his home Grey Towers in 1931 He formed one half of the partnership of Dorman Long becoming world famous as bridge builders. (Sydney Harbour and Tyne.) He gave the Dorman Museum to the town in 1904 in memory of his son George who died during the Boer War. Grey Towers listed Grade Two was built in 1865 for W. R. I. Hopkins, to designs of John Ross of Darlington. Recorded plaque organisation: Middlesbrough Heritage.

Arthur John Dorman (1848-1931) co-founded Dorman Long, a company renowned globally for constructing major bridges including those over the Sydney Harbour and Tyne River. He donated the Dorman Museum to Middlesbrough in memory of his son who died in the Boer War.