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William Cubitt had advised in 1814. In 1822 Lowestoft employed Telford , Nimmo and Nicholls to advise them , but their scheme was defeated by opposition from Yarmouth . Work was eventually commenced in 1827 . 1822-27 .
William Cubitt had advised in 1814. In 1822 Lowestoft employed Telford , Nimmo and Nicholls to advise them , but their scheme was defeated by opposition from Yarmouth . Work was eventually commenced in 1827 . 1822-27 .
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mission he advised on plans put forward in 1817 ; was again consulted in 1829 . 1817-19 . CULLEN ( Banff ) . A pier 250 feet long with a return pier and a protecting pier to prevent accretion of sand . 1818-20 .
mission he advised on plans put forward in 1817 ; was again consulted in 1829 . 1817-19 . CULLEN ( Banff ) . A pier 250 feet long with a return pier and a protecting pier to prevent accretion of sand . 1818-20 .
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He advised a new water company which supplied water by pumping with Boulton and Watt engines from springs at Bootle . 1800. LONDON BRIDGE WATERWORKS . Telford and Douglas advised the installation of steam engines to replace the old ...
He advised a new water company which supplied water by pumping with Boulton and Watt engines from springs at Bootle . 1800. LONDON BRIDGE WATERWORKS . Telford and Douglas advised the installation of steam engines to replace the old ...
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