William Chadwell Mylne facts for kids
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William Chadwell Mylne
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| Born | 6 April 1781 |
| Died | 25 December 1863 (aged 82) Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, England
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| Occupation | Engineer |
William Chadwell Mylne (born April 6, 1781 – died December 25, 1863) was an important English civil engineer and architect. He came from a Scottish family of builders and designers. His father, Robert Mylne, was also a famous engineer. Robert built the first Blackfriars Bridge in London. William followed in his father's footsteps.
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Mylne's Engineering and Design Work
William's older brother, Robert, was first meant to take over their father's business. But when Robert chose a military career, William started helping his dad. In 1797, he helped survey land for the Eau Brink Cut on the River Great Ouse. He also worked on the Gloucester and Berkeley Canal.
Working for the New River Company
In 1804, Mylne began working for the New River Company. He was an assistant to his father there. When his father retired in 1810, William became the chief engineer. He held this important job until 1861.
From 1819, he helped design new streets for homes. These streets were on the New River Company's land in Clerkenwell. Some of these areas include Myddelton Square, Amwell Street, and River Street. Mylne also designed St Mark's Church, Myddelton Square (1826–1828). This church was built in the Gothic Revival style.
Bridges and Other Buildings
Mylne designed several bridges during his career. He created the iron Garret Hostel Bridge in Cambridge (1835–1837). He also helped repair the Caversham Bridge in Reading in 1815. Mylne even entered a competition to design the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Other buildings he designed include a card room at Stationers' Hall in London. He also designed Harpole Rectory in Northamptonshire (1826). Mylne even designed his own home, Flint House, in Great Amwell (1842–1844).
Joining Important Societies
Mylne was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1826. This is a very respected group for scientists. He was also a member of the Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers from 1811. He was the treasurer for this group from 1822 until he died. He was even president twice, in 1842 and 1859.
He joined the Institute of British Architects when it started in 1834. He also joined the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1842. Mylne shared his knowledge for reports about public health in towns in 1844-1845.
Mylne's Family Life
William Mylne married Mary Smith. They had three sons and three daughters. One of his sons, Robert William Mylne, also became an architect and a geologist. William Chadwell Mylne passed away in Great Amwell.
