Author: William Norman Thomas
Born: 11 Mar 1885
Died: 17 Nov 1960
Bio: THOMAS, William Norman. M.A., DPhil. (Oxon.), M.Sc., M.Inst.C.E., M. I.Mech.E., M. I. Struct.E., A. R. I.B. A. Professor of Eng., Univ. Coll., Cardiff. Career: Articled pupil to Borough Engr., Crewe, and Eng. Asst.; private practice; Lieut., R.E., in France; Eng. Lecturer at Nottingham, Birmingham and Oxford Univs.; Principal Asst., Building Research Station. Books: "Surveying" (Arnold), "Development of Bridges". -1939 Who's Who in Engineering (https://gracesguide.co.uk/1939_Who's_Who_In_Engineering:_Name_T)

He was mainly concerned with general municipal engineering suchas street works, sewerage schemes, schools, fire-station, Electricity Department offices, temporary municipal offices, market extensions, conveniences, Parliamentary plans for borough extension, light railway schemes etc.