Teignmouth engineer is celebrated in exhibition at new landmark London building

Charles Babbage from Teignmouth is one of the ground breaking engineers celebrated in the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) brand new exhibition in its newly reopened London headquarters, Savoy Place.

Along with Ada Lovelace, Charles Babbage is widely considered as the first computer programmer thanks to his invention and design of vast mechanical calculating engines, including the Analytical Engine which was created in 1834.

The display of ‘126 most influential engineers’ honours a range of engineers, past and present, from around the world. It celebrates the achievements of those who have dramatically improved the quality of our lives over the years with innovative ideas and problem solving capabilities.

All of those featured in the showcase are considered as having an impact on human kind and as reflecting the development of engineering over the 144 year history of the IET.

Other engineers presented in the display, which is located in the building’s stairwells, include Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, physicist Albert Einstein and pioneers of aviation, the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur.

The showcase comes among several other new features such as the digital chandelier, live video walls and display of ‘100 engineering ideas that changed the world’ as part of the re-opening of Savoy Place following a £30 million refurbishment of the building.

Simon Timmis, senior marketing manager for IET Venues and Events said: “The development of these exhibits is hugely exciting for all involved.

“It represents and celebrates the best in engineering accomplishments and reminds us of the huge positive impact that technological invention can have.

“We are very much looking forward to showcasing it as it provides a fantastic backdrop for conferences and events, and is really what sets us apart from other venues in London.”

For more details, pop over to the IET’s Gallery of Engineers.

(from a press release)

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