Charles Frewen Jenkin
1865–1940 (age 75)
Biography
Charles Frewen Jenkin was an engineer whose pioneering work in electrical engineering and instrumentation helped lay the groundwork for modern communications and industrial efficiency, while also lending his expertise to St Albans Cathedral and the broader public good. He combined scholarly rigor with practical insight, mentoring many who followed in his footsteps.
His thoughtful leadership and unwavering attention to detail ensured that his innovations served people safely and reliably, and his legacy is felt in the steady functioning of systems he helped to create.