Peter William Barlow was an English civil engineer, particularly associated with railways, bridges, the design of tunnels and the development of tunnelling techniques. In 1864 he patented a design for a cylindrical tunnelling shield, and obtained a provisional patent in 1868 for an improved design.
- Occupation
- civil engineer, engineer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- February 1, 1809
- Died
- May 20, 1885
