Sir Edward Watkin's plan was simple but ambitious - build the tallest structure in the world. The railway magnate had been inspired by the 984ft (300m) tall Eiffel Tower, which was unveiled beside ...

The Lord Mayor of Manchester will recognise two forgotten local visionaries today. A blue plaque will be unveiled on Thursday, March 7, at 3pm to honour two of Manchester's most influential men ...

Absalom Watkin (1787-1861) Campaigner for the repeal of the Corn Laws. Sir Edward Watkin MP (1819-1901) Creator of the first Manchester Parks for the People and the Great Central Railway.

The tribute to Sir Edward Watkin, a rail entrepreneur and MP, has been installed at Cleethorpes station and a celebration took place last week, (Friday 15 November), to mark the occasion.

Sir Edward Watkin's plan was simple but ambitious - build the tallest structure in the world. The railway magnate had been inspired by the 984ft (300m) tall Eiffel Tower, which was unveiled beside ...