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Rennie, John, 1761–1821, British civil engineer. In London he designed the Waterloo (1811–17) and Southwark (1815–19) bridges. London Bridge, also designed by him, was built (1824–31) by his son, Sir John Rennie, 1794–1874, who was knighted on its completion. Rennie, John(born June 7, 1761, Phantassie, East Lothian, Scot.—died Oct. 4, 1821, London, Eng.) Scottish civil engineer. He built three bridges across the Thames at London: Waterloo Bridge (since replaced), the old Southwark Bridge (1814–19), and the New London Bridge (completed 1831 and since replaced). He worked on extensive drainage projects in the Lincolnshire fens; built the London and East India docks on the Thames; improved naval dockyards at Plymouth, Portsmouth, Chatham, and Sheerness; and began the great breakwater that shelters Plymouth Sound. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Written by Paul Rennie (head of Context in Graphic Design at Central St Martin's), with a foreword by Michael Lynch, chief executive of the Southbank centre, the book encapsulates the enthusiasm and levity of the event, making it all the more clear as to why so many of our leading designers were inspired by this largely sniffed at and undervalued event. Sandra Rennie couldn't imagine herself living anywhere but Springfield. Curran will perform during the 25th-anniversary gala July 28, along with other dance luminaries who are Bates regulars: David Dorfman, Rennie Harris, Liz Lerman, Bebe Miller, Doug Varone, and PearsonWidrig DanceTheater. |
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