was actively involved in the Institution of Structural Engineers, where he was the convenor of the History Group, which examined the history of structural engineering. He held this post until 2000. Newby restored and returned a medieval chantry in Wiltshire to its original state, and had the building listed. Awards Newby was awarded the Institution of Structural Engineers Gold Medal in 1985. References 1926 births 2001 deaths IStructE Gold Medal winners British structural engineers People educated at Ecclesfield Grammar School People from Barnsley