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Rennie - tribute. 7th June 1761 - 4th October 1821 Millwright, Canal builder, Harbour designer, Lighthouse builder, Bridge and Aqueduct designer
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The plaque
on the Wyre aqueduct on the Lancaster canal. Why this modest little aqueduct deserves a plaque to itself, yet so much of his other work goes uncelebrated is a mystery to me, but there you go. I am a big fan of this genius engineer, who worked in many areas yet was very modest. Among his other works: Plymouth Harbour; Bell Rock Lighthouse (discuss); Waterloo Southwark and London (the one transported to Arizona) Bridges; Denver Sluice modifications and the Kennet and Avon canal. |
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The aqueduct itself His bridges and aqueducts all share a common look. Although this modest example is hidden away from all but the most determined onlooker, it is simple, elegant, and a thing of beauty. They don't make things like this any more do they? Concrete: don't you just love it? |
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