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Thomas Telford blue plaque

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Thomas Telford blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Thomas Telford Civil Engineer 1757-1834 worked in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard from 1784 until 1786. This plaque was placed here to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford
Thomas Telford, a prominent civil engineer of the Industrial Revolution, is renowned for his innovative road, bridge, and canal designs across Britain, significantly improving transportation infrastructure; his work in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard from 1784 to 1786 was part of his early career that led to major commissions like the Menai Suspension Bridge.

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