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William Henry Barlow

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British civil engineer (1812-1902)

ScientistsLived 1812 to 1902 · aged 90
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William Henry Barlow was an English civil engineer of the 19th century, particularly associated with railway engineering projects. Barlow was involved in many engineering enterprises. He was engineer for the Midland Railway on its London extension and designed the company's London terminus at St Pancras.

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Cross section of Barlow railCross section of Barlow railClifton Suspension BridgeClifton Suspension BridgeThomas Bouch's original Tay Bridge. The higher, central section collapsed entirely in a December 1879 storm.Thomas Bouch's original Tay Bridge. The higher, central section collapsed entirely in a December 1879 storm.Barlow's replacement bridgeBarlow's replacement bridge

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Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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Scientists born in the 1810s 6

August Wöhler43.8Jean Jules Linden43.8John Bennet Lawes43.9Francesco Selmi43.7Ercole Dembowski43.9Josef Hyrtl43.6

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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
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Lived 1812 to 1902 · aged 90
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