Harry Yeadon
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Harry Leslie Yeadon (28 May 1922 – 8 February 2015) was a British civil engineer. He had a pivotal role in creating the UK's first motorway.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ "Lytham St Annes man's golden moment as landmark M6 reaches 50th anniversary (From Blackpool Citizen)". Blackpoolcitizen.co.uk. 5 December 1958. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ "VISIONARY Harry Yeadon who oversaw the creation of Britain's first motorway has passed away, aged 93. \n". Accringtonobserver.co.uk. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ Kenneth Shenton (10 March 2015). "Harry Yeadon: Civil engineer who played a key role in the development of the Preston By-pass, Britain's first motorway - News - People". Independent.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 May 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
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