William Jessop (23 January 1745 – 18 November 1814) was an English civil engineer, best known for his work on canals, harbours and early railways in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Read more about William Jessop: Early Life, Grand Canal of Ireland, Relationship With Other Engineers, Cromford Canal, Butterley Company, Grand Junction Canal, West India Docks, Surrey Iron Railway, Later Life, Legacy, List of Jessop’s Engineering Projects
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