The water-related work of William Smith (1769-1839)

Reference Number: PP/2619
Level of Description: Item
Title: The water-related work of William Smith (1769-1839)
Creator(s) & Administrative History: Torrens, H. S.: Author
Geological Society: Publisher

London
Date: 2004
Extent: Pages: 30
Description: Article from Mather, J. D. (ed.), 2004. 200 years of British Hydrogeology. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, pp. 15-30. Covers William Smith's work in Somerset including his role as Surveyor and Engineer to the Somerset Coal Canal Company and his design of the caisson lock at Combe Hay near Bath (photograph of surviving caisson tunnel at Combe Hay, p. 19). Also describes his work on the Kennet and Avon Canal from 1812 onwards dealing with leaks and landslides and his work on the Hot Springs of Bath and the Rivers Waterworks within the city.
Subject: Canals
Hydrology
Locks