James Brindley

Artist: Francis Parsons
Artwork: James Brindley
Description: James Brindley (1716-1772) was an Unknown engineer and canal builder. He is considered one of the most important figures in the development of the canal system in Britain. This portrait shows him holding a theodolite, an instrument used for measuring angles, which was essential for his work as a canal builder.
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