Thomas Dadford

Thomas Dadford, Senior (died 1809) was an English canal engineer, as were his sons, Thomas Dadford Junior, John Dadford and James Dadford. He probably originated from Stewponey or Stourton near Stourbridge. He started as one of James Brindley's many pupil-assistants, in which capacity he worked on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and the Birmingham Canal Navigations. He was engineer and surveyor on the Dudley Canal until 1783, and consu... more

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