Edward Alfred Cowper died On This Day 9 May 1893. A mechanical engineer who lived at "The Ferns" Leigham Avenue.
Cowper designed the wrought-iron and glass roof of Birmingham New Street Station, which was then the largest single-span roof in the world at 211 feet (64.31m) wide
Cowper took part in founding the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. He was a founding member of the Institution in 1847 and in the following year was elected a member of the council. In 1880-81 he served the office of President
Cowper designed the wrought-iron and glass roof of Birmingham New Street Station, which was then the largest single-span roof in the world at 211 feet (64.31m) wide
Cowper took part in founding the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. He was a founding member of the Institution in 1847 and in the following year was elected a member of the council. In 1880-81 he served the office of President
