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Painted by H. Schmiechen.
Depicting Nicholas Wood as a young man.
Hangs in the Nicholas Wood Memorial Hall.

Nicholas Wood FGS FRS (24 April 1795 – 19 December 1865) was an English colliery and steam locomotive engineer. He helped engineer and design many steps forward in both engineering and mining safety, and helped bring about the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, holding the position of President from its inauguration to his death.

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In addition to this painting, The Common Room holds a further oil painting, a photograph, a bust and a statue depicting Nicholas Wood showing his significance within the Mining Institute.