About William Sydney Atkins
Lived 1902 – 1989 (aged 87). William Sydney Atkins was a British businessperson.
Sir William Sydney Albert Atkins (6 February 1902 – 15 August 1989) was the founder of Atkins, a large British engineering consultancy.
Life Born in London and educated at the Coopers Company School and University College, London, William Atkins trained as draughtsman at E. Graham Wood, a firm of structural engineers.
Atkins worked for various firms, including Dorman Long, in junior roles before being appointed Chief Engineer at Smith Walker in 1928.
He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1966 New Year Honours and was knighted in 1976.
He became an Honorary Freeman of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey.
Family In 1928 he married Elsie Jessie Barrow and they had two daughters.
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Atkins founder
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William Sydney Atkins was born on 6 February 1902 in London.
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William Sydney Atkins died on 15 August 1989.
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William Sydney Atkins was a businessperson.
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