Thomas Telford bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: Thomas Telford 1757-1834. First President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Born at Glendinning, Westerkirk, Langholm. A pioneering Civil Engineer whose lasting legacy of roads, bridges, canals and buildings constructed throughout his extensive career ensures his place in the history of the industrial revolution. THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED IN 2007 BY THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Recorded plaque organisation: Institution of Civil Engineers.

Thomas Telford was a pioneering civil engineer whose extensive works in road, bridge, and canal construction significantly contributed to the infrastructure development during the Industrial Revolution. He served as the first President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, further cementing his legacy in engineering history.