Thomas Telford

(1757–1834) brittisk arkitekt och ingenjör

Thomas Telford (1757–1834) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Thomas Telford belongs to the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Thomas Telford was born in Glendinning and died in Westminster. Thomas Telford worked in Edinburgh, Telford, and London. Thomas Telford became a member of Royal Society of London, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and Royal Society of Edinburgh. Thomas Telford was awarded Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame.

The best-known works include ‘Menai Suspension Bridge’, ‘Galton Bridge’, and ‘Pontcysyllte Aqueduct’. The catalogue has 6 buildings by Thomas Telford. The dated buildings span the years 1816–1826. The buildings are in places such as Llangollen Rural, Gwynedd, Wrexham, Highland, and Betws-y-Coed.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Johann August Arens, Samuel McIntire, Manuel Tolsá, Louis Combes, and Abraham van der Hart.

• Pontcysyllteakvedukten
• Menai Suspension Bridge
• Conwy Suspension Bridge
• Chirk Aqueduct
• Neptune's Staircase
• Waterloo Bridge