Sir John Hawkshaw 1811 - 1891: The Life & Works of an Eminent ...

Sir John Hawkshaw 1811 - 1891: The Life & Works of an Eminent Victorian Engineer

An illustrated biography of Victorian engineer Sir John Hawkshaw. Hawkshaw had a long association with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and his surviving works include the Lockwood and Penistone viaducts. He also designed railways, tunnels, bridges, docks and canals around the world, including the Severn Tunnel. This book looks at his life and at many of the projects he worked on throughout his career. Illustrated with black & white photographs, maps and diagrams. Hardback. 160 pages.