Published Resources Details
Book Section
- Title
- Awards : The Telford Gold Medal [1838-1967]
- In
- Institution of Civil Engineers Yearbook 1969
- Imprint
- Institution of Civil Engineers, London, United Kingdom, 1969, pp. 11-18
- Description
Provides a list of the Telford Gold Medals awarded from 1838 to 1867.
- Abstract
Instituted following a bequest made to the Institution by Thomas Telford (1757-1834), first President, to be expended in the provision of medals and premiums awarded annually in connection with Papers presented to the Institution.
Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded from 1838 to 1840. From 1841 to 1852 silver medals were awarded, but gilt medals were awarded from 1853 to 1901. Since 1902 the medals have been of gold except for the award of a bronze medal in 1954 and nine silver medals for 1967.
The Telford Gold Medal is the highest award of the Institution. It may be withheld in any year if a Paper of sufficient merit is not available. It may also be awarded to an Author who has contributed an outstanding series of Papers, irrespective of any previous recognition by the Council in connection therewith.
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People
- Bradfield, John Job Crew (1867 - 1943)
Bradfield was awarded the Telford Gold Medal 1934, for paper: "The Sydney Harbour Bridge and approaches"