John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)
John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)
John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)
John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)
John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)
John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)
John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)
John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)

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Famous as an engineer and road-builder, McAdam both invented and pioneered a new and improved method for constructing roads which were smooth, hard-wearing and less likely to become muddy tracks than the existing roads of his day. This new process became known as 'macadamisation' and was used throughout the world. Although he did not use tar in the manufacture of his own roads, the modern road surface has become known as 'tarmac' or to give it its full title 'tarmacadam'. McAdam died in Moffat on November 26, 1836, and is buried there.

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

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Title

John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836)

Date

1827

Medium

plaster

Measurements

H 27 x W 18 x D 19 cm

Accession number

DUMFM:1976.124

Work type

Statue

Signature/marks description

back: L Gahagan fecit sub June 12 1827

Inscription description

on scroll: plan of roads

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