Henshall, Hugh

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  • Professional services Engineering consultancy services - civil
  • Transport services Inland navigations carrier services

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Hugh Henshall, 1734-1816, civil engineer who specialised in canals. Student of James Brindley. Associated with Trent & Mersey Canal, Bridgewater Canal, etc. Established his own canal carrying business, Hugh Henshall & Co which was acquired by Pickfords in 1786. Also had interests in ceramics manufacture

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