George Sorocold
(1668-1738)

hydraulic engineer

Died aged c. 70

George Sorocold (c. 1668 – c. 1738) was an English civil engineer of the eighteenth century notable for pioneering work on water supplies and hydraulic power systems around Great Britain.

DbPedia
Wikidata Wikipedia

Commemorated on 1 plaque

Graham Tiller on Flickr
Derby, United Kingdom

John Lombe c.1693-1722 established Derby Silk Mill with his brother, Thomas. George Sorocold 1668-c.1738 hydraulic engineer

Derby Silk Mill, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, United Kingdom where they worked