William Adams

OBITUARY - The Lynn News announces the death of Mr. William Adams, the senior member of the firm of Adams & Son, Wisbech. The deceased, who was within a few days of seventy-nine years of age, was a native of Wisbech, and was articled with Mr. Swanborough, an architect and surveyor holding a high professional position in the town, and extensively employed by public bodies in those days. For about thirty years the deceased held the offices of Town Chamberlain and Borough Surveyor of Wisbech, but retired from the same some years ago in consequence of his increasing private practice. He was also Engineer to the Nene Navigation Commissioners and the Wisbech Canal Company.

Reference           Builder 1885 Vol 48 page 464