Papers of John Rennie (1761-1821) 1791-1817

Rennie, John; Rennie, Sir John

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John Rennie was born at Phantassie, near East Linton, East Lothian, on 7 June 1761. He was the son of a farmer but showed an interest in mechanics from an early age, often spending time in the workshop of Andrew Meikle (1719-1811) the millwright and inventor of the threshing-machine. He was educated at a local school in Prestonkirk and then in Dunbar, and studied at Edinburgh University until 1783. After his education, Rennie worked as a millwright and established his own business. ...

Rennie, John, 1761-1821

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Scottish engineer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Sir Joseph Banks, 1802 Dec. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270617220 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Messrs. Cuthell & Martin, 1807 Mar. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270617224 ...

Rennie, John, Sir, 1794-1874

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John Rennie was born on 30 August 1794 in London, second son of civil engineer, John Rennie (1761-1821), and younger brother of George Rennie (1791-1866). Following his education at Isleworth and at Greenwich, he entered his father's manufactory in Holland Street, London, where he acquired a practical knowledge of civil engineering. In 1815, he assisted his father in the construction of Southwark Bridge, later travelling abroad to study the great engineering works in Europe in 1819. On the death...

Townshend Thomas fl 1794-1843

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