Sir Charles Edward Inglis (1875-1952) was educated at Cheltenham College and King's College, Cambridge. He spent almost his entire working life in Cambridge University's Engineering Department as the University's Professor of Mechanical Sciences (1919-1943). He was a Fellow of King's, and spent three years (1943-1946) as the college's Vice-Provost. Among numerous professional distinctions, Inglis was awarded the Telford Medal of the Institute of Civil Engineers in 1924. He was President of British Waterworks Association, 1935-1936, and of the Institution of Civil Engineers, 1941-1942. He was awarded a knighthood in 1945.
From the guide to the Sir Charles Edward Inglis: Papers, 20th century, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)
