BLAND, Christopher Donald Jack (<i>born</i> 1936), Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, 1995–2006; Chairman, Hovertravel Ltd, 1965–2010
in Who's Who
P ublished online November 2015 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: Social and Cultural History; Ethical Issues and Debates; Popular Beliefs and Controversial Knowledge; History of Engineering and Technology; Transport; Transportation Systems. 138 words.
BRABHAM, John Arthur (1926 - 2014), retired, 1970, as professional racing driver; Director, Engine Developments Ltd, 1964–2002
in Who Was Who
P ublished online November 2014 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Engineering and Technology; Transport; Transportation Systems; Social and Cultural History; Sports and Outdoor Recreation; Sport and Leisure. 330 words.
Bruce, Robert (<i>born</i> 1927), Chancellor, Stirling University, 1988–98; Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Clackmannan, 1995–2001
in Who's Who
P ublished online November 2015 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Engineering and Technology; Engineering and Technology; History; Genealogy, Heraldry, Names, and Honours; Social and Cultural History; Ethical Issues and Debates; Popular Beliefs and Controversial Knowledge; Transport; Transportation Systems; Education; Organization and Management of Education. 388 words.
BRYSON, Lindsay (Sutherland) (1925 - 2005), Director, 1985–97, Chairman, 1990–97, ERA Technology; Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, 1989–2000
in Who Was Who
P ublished online April 2014 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Engineering and Technology; Transport; Transportation Systems; Social and Cultural History; Ethical Issues and Debates; Popular Beliefs and Controversial Knowledge. 310 words.
CROWTHER, John Anthony (<i>born</i> 1951), Chief Executive, Vickers Defence Systems, 1994–96; Chief Executive, 1997–2006, Consultant, 2006–11, Lawn Tennis Association
in Who's Who
P ublished online November 2015 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Engineering and Technology; Transport; Transportation Systems; Social and Cultural History; Sports and Outdoor Recreation; Sport and Leisure. 169 words.
DUCKWORTH, Cecil (<i>born</i> 1937), Chairman, Worcester Warriors Rugby Club, since 1993
in Who's Who
P ublished online November 2015 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Engineering and Technology; Engineering and Technology; Social and Cultural History; Sports and Outdoor Recreation; Sport and Leisure. 89 words.
FARQUHAR, Charles Don Petrie (<i>born</i> 1937), JP; DL; engineer
in Who's Who
P ublished online November 2015 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Law; Law; Courts and Procedure; History of Engineering and Technology; Engineering and Technology; Social and Cultural History; Ethical Issues and Debates; Popular Beliefs and Controversial Knowledge; Political History; Politics; UK Politics. 148 words.
GIBBENS, Barnaby John (1935 - 2012), Chairman, Skin Treatment and Research Trust, 1991–2000
in Who Was Who
P ublished online April 2014 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Engineering and Technology; Transport; Transportation Systems; Social and Cultural History; Sports and Outdoor Recreation; Sport and Leisure. 187 words.
GRAY, Robert (1928 - 2008), JP; building consultant and clerk of works; Vice Lord-Lieutenant, City of Glasgow, 1992–96
in Who Was Who
P ublished online April 2014 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: History of Manufacturing and Construction; Civil Engineering, Surveying, and Building; Engineering and Technology; History of Law; Law; Courts and Procedure; Social and Cultural History; Ethical Issues and Debates; Popular Beliefs and Controversial Knowledge. 125 words.
Gregson, John (1924 - 2009), non-Executive Director, Fairey Group plc (formerly Fairey Holdings Ltd), 1989–94; with British Steel plc (formerly British Steel Corporation), 1976–94
in Who Was Who
P ublished online April 2014 .
Reference Entry. Subjects: Business History; Business and Management; Business Ethics; Economic History; Economics; Insurance; Political History; Politics; History of Engineering and Technology; Engineering and Technology; History; Genealogy, Heraldry, Names, and Honours; Social and Cultural History; Ethical Issues and Debates; Popular Beliefs and Controversial Knowledge. 240 words.
