Further Reading
C. Hadfield & J. Norris, Waterways to Stratford (2nd edn, David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1968); M. Chrimes, 'Sandys, William' in A. W. Skempton et al. (eds.), Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers I (2002), 592-3; B. D. Henning, The House of Commons 1660-90: III Members M-Y (1983), 389-91; P. King, 'The River Teme and other Midlands River navigations' Journal of Railway and Canal Hisotrical Society 35(5) (July 2006), 349-50; cf. M. Chisholm, 'Locks, Sluices, and Staunches: confusing technology' Trans. Newcomen Soc. 75 (2005), 305-16.
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sandys, William |
| Alternative names | |
| Short description | English politician |
| Date of birth | 1607 |
| Place of birth | |
| Date of death | 1669 |
| Place of death | |
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