Richard Peacock
(1820-1889)

founder member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Died aged c. 69

Richard Peacock (9 April 1820 – 3 March 1889) was an English engineer, one of the founders of locomotive manufacturer Beyer, Peacock and Company.

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1930 Garratt Class Steam Locomotive No 2352 Made by Beyer, Peacock and Company. Established in 1854 at Gorton, Manchester, the firm became world-renowned for its locomotives. Charles Beyer and Richard Peacock were founder members of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, United Kingdom where they worked near