Gilbert Roberts

Education Roberts was born in Hampstead, north London, to Henry William Roberts, a pharmacist, and was educated at Bromley High School. His application citation read: "Distinguished for his contributions to civil engineering by advancing the design of structures, particularly long span bridges. Designer of Severn Bridge, Forth Bridge, Volta Bridge, Maidenhead Bridge, Auckland Harbour Bridge. Also contributed designs of other unusual structures, such as C.S.I.R.O. Radio Telescope, High Marnham Power Station, the Dome of Discovery at the Festival of Britain Exhibition, crane structures including 500 tons goliath crane for Babcock & Wilcox." He was awarded their Royal Medal in 1968.

Personal life Roberts married Elizabeth Nada Hora in London in 1935. He died in St. Stephen's Hospital, London on 1 January 1978.