William James Taylor (1884-1936)

William James Taylor (1884-1936) County Surveyor of Hampshire

1936 Died. 'The older generation of public men in Hampshire will remember Mr. W. J. Taylor, O.B.E., M.I.C.E., who was for many years the County Surveyor, and who passed away in his retirement (caused by illness) at his residence at Winchester last week. Mr. Taylor was in the public service of Hampshire for nearly 40 years, he enjoyed a wide circle of friends, whilst his official work brought him into touch with people in every part of the County. Mr. Taylor, who was born in Southampton in 1884, was appointed County Surveyor of Hampshire in February, 1857, and held the post until his retirement on February 28, 1933. So much had the County Council appreciated his services that he was given no less than four annual extensions after reaching the normal age limit of 83. During the War Mr. Taylor was responsible for maintaining and building many roads in the County of Hampshire on behalf of the War Office, and received the Order of the British Empire for his services in this respect. Mr. Taylor was for a long time County Architect, as well as Surveyor, and he was particularly happy in his design of bridges, and among those in the County which are a working memorial of his designing ability is Bursleden Bridge.'

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