Historedia
Person

John Thwaites

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1855–1856

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Thwaites, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Metropolitan Board of Works established in London

    1855–1856

    Role: Chairman elected at the Board's first preliminary meeting

    1. 22 December 1855 · LondonFirst Nominations and Preliminary Meeting

      Following the Act's passage, the first nominations took place in December 1855, and the Board held its first preliminary meeting on 22 December 1855, electing John Thwaites as chairman.

    2. 1 January 1856 · LondonFormal Constitution and Transfer of Powers

      The Board formally came into being on 1 January 1856, taking over powers from the Commission of Sewers and Buildings Office.

Sources

  1. Metropolitan Board of Works Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-07