Lucas and Aird

Lucas and Aird was a major civil engineering business operating in the 19th century.

History

The business was formed as a joint venture between Lucas Brothers and John Aird & Co. in 1870. The joint venture was dissolved in 1896.

Major projects

Major projects carried out by the firm included:

• The Welland Viaduct completed in 1870
• The Royal Albert Dock completed in 1880
• The Hull and Barnsley Railway completed in 1885
• The Suakin-Berber Railway completed in 1885
• The Tilbury Docks completed in 1886
• The Blackfriars Railway Bridge completed in 1886
• The West Highland Railway completed in 1895
• The Budleigh Salterton Railway completed in 1896
• The Plymouth to Yealmpton Branch completed in 1896

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