John Smeaton and Smeaton's Arches red plaque — Report the wrong picture

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This red commemorative plaque records: Smeaton's Arches Built 1770s: widened 1920s A causeway to carry the Great North Road across the floodplain of the River Trent. The work of John Smeaton, the 'father of civil engineering' Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.

John Smeaton FRS (1724-1792) was a pioneering English civil engineer known for his practical applications in hydraulics and material science; Smeaton's Arches exemplify his innovative approach to bridge construction, solidifying his legacy as the 'father of civil engineering.'

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