Sir William Halcrow (July 1883 – 1958) was one of the most notable English civil engineers of the 20th century, particularly renowned for his expertise in the design of tunnels and for projects during the Second World War.
Read more about William Halcrow: Early Years, Lochaber, Wartime Exploits, Peace-time Expansion, The Halcrow Legacy
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“When Wellington thrashed Bonaparte,
As every child can tell,
The House of Peers, throughout the war,
Did nothing in particular,
And did it very well:”
—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)