William Bailey (engineer)

Sir William Henry Bailey
Born	10 May 1838 Salford, Lancashire
Died	22 November 1913 London, Middlesex
Nationality	British
Occupations	Engineer Businessman Politician

Sir William Henry Bailey (10 May 1838 – 22 November 1913) was a British engineer, businessman and local politician, knighted by Queen Victoria for his work on the creation of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Bailey was born on 10 May 1838 in Salford, England to John Bailey and Elizabeth Ann Bailey.

He was involved in the local politics of the Borough of Salford, being first an alderman, and later elected Mayor of the borough in 1893.

He was knighted by Queen Victoria on the royal yacht in 1894 on the occasion of Her Majesty opening the Manchester Ship Canal. Sir William was one of the promoters of the Canal, and was a member of the Provisional Committee.[1]

Bailey died in London on 22 November 1913.

References

1. 1913 Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Obituaries

External links

• William H. Bailey at Grace's Guides of British Industrial History

Professional and academic associations
Preceded by Sir William Boyd Dawkins	President of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society 1905–07	Succeeded by Harold Baily Dixon