Summary
Glyn (Glynne) England JP FIMechE FIEE (1921-2013) was a British electrical engineer.
Glyn England | |
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| Born | 19 April 1921 Llantrisant, Cardiff, South Wales |
| Died | 19 June 2013 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Electricity Generation |
| Known for | CEGB |
Early life edit
He attended Penarth County Grammar School (now Stanwell School), then Queen Mary College in London.
Career edit
Prior to World War II, he was scientific assistant with the Road Research Laboratory.
In the 1950s, he served as a Labour Party councillor in Hertfordshire; he later became a founder member of the Social Democratic party.
CEGB edit
Glyn started working for the Central Electricity Generating Board as an electrical engineer supervising installation work. He finished up as chairman from 1977 to 1982, taking over from Sir Arthur Hawkins and being replaced by Walter Marshall, Baron Marshall of Goring.
A deal was signed with Glyn of the CEGB and Charles Chevrier, director-general of Électricité de France for the construction of a £550 million 2000MW HVDC Cross-Channel link between England and France. Each would cover the cost of four of the eight cables crossing the channel.[1]
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