The Panel for Historical Engineering Works (PHEW) was established to promote an understanding amongst civil engineers, and the broader public, of our rich engineering heritage.
It identifies historical engineering works that are worthy of recording and, in some cases, preserving for posterity. PHEW also helps to organise groups of civil engineers in local areas who are interested in the history of their profession, and to publish a quarterly newsletter on the subject.
PHEW has a regional basis, with members in all UK regions and in Ireland, and corresponding members in other parts of the world.
It has number of sub-panels relating to various subjects including:
- Concrete bridges
- Iron bridges
- Masonry bridges
- Dams
- Dry docks
- Inland waterways
- Transport structures
- Water towers
- Windmills
If you are interested in finding out more information about either the work of PHEW or an historical engineering structure please contact: phew@ice.org.uk
You can download a copy of the PHEW handbook which includes the Panel's procedures
PHEW AGM 2011
PHEW visited Liverpool for the 2011 AGM in September. The Panel attended a joint meeting with the region where the speakers gave papers on James Newlands, the first Borough Engineer and Thomas Shelmerdine, Borough Architect.
The Panel visited many interesting engineering sites including Edgehill Station, the Williamson tunnels, the Albert Dock, St George's Hall and the ventilation shaft for the Mersey tunnel
The AGM and visits were made possible by the support of ICE North West.
PHEW regional guides available from the Thomas Telford bookshop