A portrait of John Rennie (1761-1821), a Scottish civil engineer who designed many bridges, canals and docks. The distinguishing characteristics of Rennie's work were firmness and solidity, and it has stood the test of time. He was most conscientious in the preparation of his reports and estimates, and never entered upon an undertaking without making himself fully acquainted with the local surroundings. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh on 28 January 1788, Fellow of the Royal Society on 29 March 1798, and in 1815 he served as a Manager of the London Institution.
A portrait of John Rennie (1761-1821), a Scottish civil engineer who designed many bridges, canals and docks. The distinguishing characteristics of Rennie's work were firmness and solidity, and it has stood the test of time. He was most conscientious in the preparation of his reports and estimates, and never entered upon an undertaking without making himself fully acquainted with the local surroundings. He was devoted to his profession, and, though he was a man of strong frame and capable of great endurance, his incessant labours shortened his life. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh on 28 January 1788, Fellow of the Royal Society on 29 March 1798, and in 1815 he served as a Manager of the newly built London Institution.
Size: 3306px × 3750px
Location: United Kingdom
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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