Sir Vincent Raven
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Sir Vincent Raven
Sir Vincent Litchfield Raven KBE (3 December 1859 14 February 1934), chief mechanical engineer of the North Eastern Railway from 1910 to 1922. He was the son of the rector of Great Fransham and was educated at Aldenham SCool. He became a pupil of Mr E. Fletcher, who was then chief mechanical engineer of the North-Eastern Railway Company. He was appointed chief assistant mechanical engineer in 1902. In his railway work, her had 18, 000 men under his charge. During World War I, Raven was Superintendent at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich where he organised munitions production, for which he received a knighthood in 1917. Date: 1915
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Sir Vincent Litchfield Raven KBE (3 December 1859 - 14 February 1934): A Visionary Leader in Railways and Munitions This evocative portrait captures Sir Vincent Raven in 1915, during a pivotal moment in his illustrious career. Born in Great Fransham and educated at Aldenham School, Raven's destiny was intertwined with the railways from an early age. He became a pupil of Mr. E. Fletcher, the then chief mechanical engineer of the North-Eastern Railway Company, and was appointed chief assistant mechanical engineer in 1902. By 1910, Raven had risen to become the chief mechanical engineer of the North Eastern Railway, overseeing an impressive workforce of 18,000 men. However, the onset of World War I brought about a dramatic shift in his professional focus. In 1915, Raven was appointed Superintendent at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, where he masterfully organized munitions production. His tireless efforts and unwavering dedication earned him a knighthood in 1917. In this photograph, Sir Vincent Raven is depicted riding horseback, perhaps overseeing the expansive grounds of the Royal Arsenal or inspecting the progress of munitions production. The image encapsulates the spirit of a man who seamlessly transitioned from the world of railways to the frontlines of war, demonstrating remarkable versatility and leadership. This historical portrait, captured in 1915, offers a glimpse into the life of a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on both the railway and munitions industries during a period of great change and upheaval.
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