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This book deals with the civil engineering heritage of the capital and Thames Valley. The development of London has attracted the design and construction skills of a range of eminent civil engineers and contractors. The work of Sir Marc and I K Brunel, the Rennie family, Robert Stephenson, William Cubitt, Sir Joseph Bazelgette, and many others is included.

The books in this series have all been designed specifically as guide books for exploring these landmarks, and provide the reader with a ticket into Britain''s engineering history.



Table of Contents
Metric equivalents Introduction Thames river engineering Public health engineering The Port of London Rivers and canals Roads and road transport Railways Energy generation and distribution Notable buildings The Thames Valley Additional sites General bibliography Name index Subject index

Civil Engineering Heritage

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      Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
      Publication Date: 11/12/2001
      ISBN13: 9780727728760, 978-0727728760
      ISBN10: 0727728768
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      History of engineering and technology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book deals with the civil engineering heritage of the capital and Thames Valley. The development of London has attracted the design and construction skills of a range of eminent civil engineers and contractors. The work of Sir Marc and I K Brunel, the Rennie family, Robert Stephenson, William Cubitt, Sir Joseph Bazelgette, and many others is included.

      The books in this series have all been designed specifically as guide books for exploring these landmarks, and provide the reader with a ticket into Britain''s engineering history.



      Table of Contents
      Metric equivalents Introduction Thames river engineering Public health engineering The Port of London Rivers and canals Roads and road transport Railways Energy generation and distribution Notable buildings The Thames Valley Additional sites General bibliography Name index Subject index

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