Thomas Brownrigg - Bracknell New Town

Bracknell New Town

Following his retirement from the navy, Brownrigg became General Manager of the Bracknell New Town Development Corporation. With his experience in planning for Operation Overlord, he was considered the ideal choice for implementing the development of a New Town as envisaged by Patrick Abercrombie and Lord Reith in their eponymous reports.

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