In the 19th century, the Stevenson engineers pioneered marvelous lighthouses around the coasts of Scotland - lighthouses which inspire with their architectural elegance, and speak of compassion for sailors and fishermen risking their lives in these notoriously dangerous waters. But what was it actually like to be a Scottish lighthouse engineer, and how did the professional activities interact with social and economic conditions in Scotland at the time? How did the Northern Lighthouse Board's Engineer (almost invariably a Stevenson) cope with weeks aboard a small lighthouse vessel, traveling...
In the 19th century, the Stevenson engineers pioneered marvelous lighthouses around the coasts of Scotland - lighthouses which inspire with their arch...
This is a fascinating mixture of historical, personal and engineering insights into the life and work of Thomas Telford and a modern guide to the Llangollen Canal and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
This is a fascinating mixture of historical, personal and engineering insights into the life and work of Thomas Telford and a modern guide to the Llan...
