top4718   838 #1 Posted October 8, 2021 Just noticed in the credits to the WWII classic The Bridge on the River Kwai that the above named Sheffield engineering company designed the iconic wooden bridge used in the film, does anyone know anything about them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia   575 #2 Posted October 8, 2021 I believe they also designed the Jodrell Bank Telescope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jim Hardie   527 #3 Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, pattricia said: I believe they also designed the Jodrell Bank Telescope. That’s correct. They were on Glossop Road and were taken over by Mott MacDonald a few years ago. https://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/112895-husband-amp-company/  https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2320266.bridge-over-river-kwai-engineer-dies/ Edited October 8, 2021 by Jim Hardie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
johnpm   18 #4 Posted October 9, 2021 In 1953 Husbands also designed & built the BISRA premises which have just been demolished except for the protected Cementation Furnace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Macatack   0 #5 Posted October 28, 2023 Hi, looking to trace Dr David Philip Burton who worked at husbands in the 70’s. I believe he married and went to live in Ireland, not sure of exact dates. I was at college in Nottingham and myself and other fellow students would like to make contact again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
