Nicholas Wood | |
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 The statue of Nicholas Wood in the library of The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| Born | 24 April 1795 |
| Died | 19 December 1865 (aged 70) London, England |
| Resting place | Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Maria Lindsay |
| Children | 4 sons, including Nicholas Wood (MP) and Sir Lindsay Wood, 1st Baronet |
| Parent(s) | Nicholas Wood, Ann Wood (née Laws) |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Mining engineering, Locomotive engineering |
| Institutions | North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (inaugural president) |
| Projects | Newcastle and Berwick Railway |
| Significant advance | Mining safety |
Nicholas Wood FGS FRS (24 April 1795 – 19 December 1865) was an English colliery and steam locomotive engineer. He helped engineer and design many steps forward in both engineering and mining safety, and helped bring about the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, holding the position of president from its inauguration to his death.[1]