Thomas Hawksley 1807-1893;
was chief engineer for the Nottingham waterworks company for more than half a century. In 1831 he completed the Trent Bridge waterworks. This scheme delivered Britain's first high pressure 'constant supply', preventing contamination entering the supply of clean water. Thus, reducing outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. He continued to improve the system including making valves to regulate the flow of water,
So who better to arrange the water supply to the mural?
