Background
Blockley, David Ian was born on September 18, 1941 in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England. Son of Harold Gwynne and Olive Lydia (Kirkland) Blockley.
Blockley, David Ian was born on September 18, 1941 in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England. Son of Harold Gwynne and Olive Lydia (Kirkland) Blockley.
Bachelor Engineering, University Sheffield, England, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Sheffield, England, 1967. Doctor of Science, University Bristol, England, 1987.
Development engineer, BCSA Ltd., London, 1967-1969; lecturer, U. Bristol, 1969-1982; reader, U. Bristol, 1982-1989; professor, U. Bristol, since 1989; dean engineering, U. Bristol, 1994-1998. Consultant Craddy & Partners, Bristol, non executive director Bristol Water Holdingsplc., 1998.
Fellow Royal Academy Engineering, Institution Civil Engineers (Telford gold medal 1978, George Stephenson medal 1981), Institution Structural Engineers (vice president, since 1997, Oscar Faber diploma 1986), Royal Society Arts.
Married Karen Elisabeth Bailey. Children: Andrew David, Alison Mary.