last update 9March2024
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Thomas Brassey Who was he?
Born outside of Chester in 1805 to a
yeoman family
Thomas Brassey went on to become the
"greatest railway builder in the world"
during the 19th century
Why was he the greatest?
During a 40 year railway building career he built -
One third of the railways in the UK
Three quarters of the railways in France
1 in 20 miles of the world railway network
Bridges, Viaducts and Stations
Dock systems around the world
Sewer systems for Joseph Bazelgette
The Thames Embankment
Water supply systems in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Calcutta
..........and much more...
What kind of a man was he?
He was respected by his workforce
(including his navvies,
which numbered over 80,000 worldwide
at its peak), as he paid a fair wage, provided warm clothing
and food and ensured workers were treated well.
He set up a library at his Canada Works in Birkenhead,
before public libraries were generally available.
A modest man who refused titles and medals, he was
regarded as a 'man without faults'
by his associates.
The Society's Aims
To educate the public about Thomas Brassey
and his amazing achievements through-
Talks, publicity material, exhibitions, educational
publications, sponsorship of a children's book,
supporting other societies with links to Thomas
Brassey, both in the UK and in Europe.
Installing a bronze statue outside Chester Station, the city of his birth,
alongside the interpretation panel already in situ to ensure his legacy is not forgotten.
Click here to see our Statue Case Statement
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