Thomas Gray (surveyor)
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Thomas Gray, C.B. 1832-1890.
Thomas Gray was born in 1832 and entered into the British Board of Trade
of Trade as a boy clerk in 1851, becoming Head of the Maritime Department by 1869, a position he held for over 20 years, becoming deeply interested in everything related to ships and seafaring.
In 1867, as assistant secretary, he wrote a pamphlet
entitled "The Rule of the Road" also known as "The Rules in Rhyme", which became famous for its well known mnemonic
verses. e.g.
According to Charles Dickens, Jr., Thomas Gray either owned or at the very least operated a little steam launch going by the name of Midge as a hobby.
A variant of this poem was featured in "The Donkeyman's Widow" by Guy Gilpatric
, a Glencannon story which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, January 29, 1938.
Thomas Gray was born in 1832 and entered into the British Board of Trade
Board of Trade
The Board of Trade is a committee of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, originating as a committee of inquiry in the 17th century and evolving gradually into a government department with a diverse range of functions...
of Trade as a boy clerk in 1851, becoming Head of the Maritime Department by 1869, a position he held for over 20 years, becoming deeply interested in everything related to ships and seafaring.
In 1867, as assistant secretary, he wrote a pamphlet
Pamphlet
A pamphlet is an unbound booklet . It may consist of a single sheet of paper that is printed on both sides and folded in half, in thirds, or in fourths , or it may consist of a few pages that are folded in half and saddle stapled at the crease to make a simple book...
entitled "The Rule of the Road" also known as "The Rules in Rhyme", which became famous for its well known mnemonic
Mnemonic
A mnemonic , or mnemonic device, is any learning technique that aids memory. To improve long term memory, mnemonic systems are used to make memorization easier. Commonly encountered mnemonics are often verbal, such as a very short poem or a special word used to help a person remember something,...
verses. e.g.
According to Charles Dickens, Jr., Thomas Gray either owned or at the very least operated a little steam launch going by the name of Midge as a hobby.
A variant of this poem was featured in "The Donkeyman's Widow" by Guy Gilpatric
Guy Gilpatric
John Guy Gilpatric was an American pilot, flight instructor, journalist, short-story writer and novelist, best known for his Mr. Glencannon stories.- Biography :...
, a Glencannon story which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, January 29, 1938.