John Fowler Collection

Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway started in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

Traction engine developed and made by John Fowler & Co of Leeds, 1871 (engraving)
5616689 Traction engine developed and made by John Fowler & Co of Leeds, 1871 (engraving); (add.info.: Traction engine developed and made by John Fowler & Co. of Leeds)

The Albert Edward Bridge of the Coalbrookdale Railway over the Severn, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Albert Edward Bridge of the Coalbrookdale Railway over the Severn, [Shropshire], 1864. Engraving '...from an excellent photograph taken by Mr. W

Southend and Pier, 1856. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
Southend and Pier, 1856....the concluding part [of the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway], to the terminus at Southend, was opened on Saturday last, March 1st

The London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway - the Purfleet Station, 1856. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
The London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway - the Purfleet Station, 1856. The length of the railway is forty-two miles...The construction has been carried on under the joint superintendence of

Fowler's New Subsoil Draining Plough, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fowler's New Subsoil Draining Plough, 1850. An experimental trial of Fowler's Patent Draining Plough and Machinery took place...in a field at the back of Mr

The International Exhibition: Fowler's patent engine and windlass for steam-ploughing, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Fowler's patent engine and windlass for steam-ploughing, 1862. Steam engine to power agricultural machinery. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

The International Exhibition: Fowler's patent four-furrow steam-plough, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Fowler's patent four-furrow steam-plough, 1862. The first aim was to show the superiority of steam to horse power in the inversion and cultivation of the soil

The Great Forth Bridge, Near Edinburgh, Scotland, 1891. Creator: BW Kilburn
The Great Forth Bridge, Near Edinburgh, Scotland, 1891. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Punch cartoon: Straight Through from London to Paris. A suggestion to Mr John Fowler (engraving)
6034790 Punch cartoon: Straight Through from London to Paris. A suggestion to Mr John Fowler (engraving) by English School

A steam driven traction engine and a multi bladed plough designed by John Fowler in
3614168 A steam driven traction engine and a multi bladed plough designed by John Fowler in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School

John Fowler (b / w photo)
815992 John Fowler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Fowler, (1817-1898), English civil engineer, Sir John Fowler

Le Steamscoop, ou Ecope a vapeur, de John Fowler (engraving)
3645896 Le Steamscoop, ou Ecope a vapeur, de John Fowler (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Steamscoop, ou Ecope a vapeur, de John Fowler)

Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. Creator: Keystone View Company
Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. The Forth Rail Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

The Court of the South Kensington Station, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Court of the South Kensington Station, c1876. Originally called the Brompton exchange, the station was opened on 24 December 1868 by the Metropolitan Railway to designs by Sir John Fowler

Kings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Kings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

Section of the Holborn Viaduct, Showing the Subways, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Section of the Holborn Viaduct, Showing the Subways, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

Interior of Subway, Holborn Viaduct, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Subway, Holborn Viaduct, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860 by the Metropolitan Railway, under chief engineer John Fowler

Entrance to the Clerkenwell Tunnel from Farringdon Street, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to the Clerkenwell Tunnel from Farringdon Street, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, under chief engineer John Fowler

An Express Train Crossing the Forth Bridge, c1930. Creator: Leslie J. Thompson
An Express Train Crossing the Forth Bridge, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

The Forth Bridge in Course of Construction, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Forth Bridge in Course of Construction, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Prime Minister William Gladstone opens the Metropolitan Railway, London, 1863 (1951). Engineered by John Fowler, the Metropolitan Railway was the first line of what would eventually become the London

Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

The Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
The Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

Ploughing by machinery, c1926. Artist: Sir John Fowler
Ploughing by machinery, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

John Fowler, civil engineer, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
John Fowler, civil engineer, 1882. Together with Benjamin Baker, Fowler (1817-1898) designed the Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland

Forth Railway Bridge from the south-east, Scotland, c1895. This bridge, built for the North British Railway Company, was begun in 1882 and opened on 4 March 1890

The Fife cantilever, c1880s. Showing the construction of the Forth Railway Bridge in Scotland. The bridge crosses the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh

Traction engine developed and made by John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. It had two gear speeds, and drove a differential gear to connect with the rear wheels. Superseded by four-wheel versions. 1871

Continuous Steel Girder Bridge to Cross the Firth of Forth, Designed by Mr. John Fowler and Benjamin Baker, Uk, 1882

Continuous Steel Girder Bridge to Cross the Firth of Forth, Designed by Mr. John Fowler and Benjamin Baker, Uk, 1882

John Fowler, British civil engineer
John Fowler (1817-1898), British civil engineer. Fowler designed many railway bridges, including (with Benjamin Baker) the cantilever bridge over the Firth of Forth in Scotland

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John Fowler was a renowned engineer and pioneer in the field of transportation. His contributions to the development of railways and bridges have left an indelible mark on history. In 1863, he embarked on a trial trip on the Underground Railway, showcasing his innovative ideas for underground transportation. This momentous event, captured in an intriguing photograph from 1876, exemplifies Fowler's forward-thinking mindset. One of Fowler's most notable achievements was the construction of The Great Forth Bridge near Edinburgh, Scotland in 1891. This magnificent structure stands as a testament to his engineering prowess and remains an iconic landmark to this day. A captivating image by BW Kilburn immortalizes this architectural marvel. Fowler's ingenuity extended beyond bridges and railways; he also revolutionized agricultural machinery with inventions like the steam-driven traction engine and multi-bladed plough. These groundbreaking designs transformed farming practices and increased productivity in the industry. His visionary approach did not go unnoticed by society either. A Punch cartoon titled "Straight Through from London to Paris" humorously suggests that Mr John Fowler could single-handedly connect these two great cities through his engineering genius. Le Steamscoop, another creation by John Fowler depicted in an engraving, showcases his expertise in steam-powered technology. This invention further demonstrates his commitment to innovation across various sectors. The Forth Bridge continued to captivate audiences even after its completion, as evidenced by a stunning photograph taken by Keystone View Company in 1897. Its grandeur continues to inspire awe among those who witness it firsthand. Fowler's impact reached far beyond physical structures; he also played a role in shaping urban landscapes. The Court of South Kensington Station is one such example where his influence can be seen through its design elements that blend functionality with aesthetics. Kings Cross Underground Station provides another glimpse into Fowler's work during its early stages back in 1868 - a time when underground transport was still relatively new and exciting.