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THOMAS TELFORD Scottish civil engineer; his works included the Ellesmere Canal (1793), Caledonian Canal and Menai Bridge (1819-26). Date: 1757 - 1834
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1757 1793 1819 1834 Caledonian Canal Ellesmere Engineer Included Lane Menai Telford
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Thomas Telford (1757-1834): A Visionary Scottish Engineer and His Transformative Infrastructure This evocative portrait captures the indomitable spirit and visionary mind of Thomas Telford, a Scottish civil engineer whose groundbreaking works revolutionized transportation and communication networks in 19th-century Britain. Born in the Scottish Lowlands in 1757, Telford's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. However, his innate curiosity and determination propelled him to become one of the most influential engineers of his time. Telford's impressive body of work includes the Ellesmere Canal, completed in 1793, which connected the Irish Sea to the Mersey Estuary, thereby reducing the distance between Chester and Liverpool by 50 miles. Another remarkable achievement was the Caledonian Canal, which linked the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean via the Great Glen in Scotland, completed between 1803 and 1822. The canal's 60-mile length and 22 locks made it an engineering marvel of its time. Perhaps Telford's most iconic creation is the Menai Bridge, which spans the Menai Straits in Wales, connecting the mainland to the island of Anglesey. Constructed between 1819 and 1826, this suspension bridge was the longest of its kind in the world at the time, measuring 1,366 feet in length. It remains an enduring symbol of Telford's ingenuity and his unwavering commitment to improving transportation infrastructure. Thomas Telford's legacy extends far beyond these notable projects, as his innovations in road construction, quarry management, and the use of hydraulic lime cement paving significantly advanced civil engineering practices. This portrait serves as a testament to Telford's indomitable spirit and his transformative impact on the world around him. Dating from the period of his most prolific work, this image offers a glimpse into the life of a visionary engineer whose influence continues to shape our modern world.
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