William Slingo
From Graces Guide
Sir William Slingo (1856-1935), Engineer-in-Chief of the Post Office
When only twenty-one years of age he founded the Telegraphic School of Science at the General Post Office, and later became its principal.
1887 Central Telegraph Office, St. Martin's-le-Grand, E.C.
1922 Kt., b. 1865; Engineer-in-Chief, G.P.O., 1912-19; served on various Government Committees, 1914. Publ.: "Elec. Eng." (with ' A. Brooker), 1890; sometime Editor of "Knowledge." Address: Reid House, Brampton Road, Forest Hill, S.E.23. T. N.: Sydenham 397.
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