The contribution made to modern Looe by Victorian engineer Joseph Thomas comes under the spotlight in a new pamphlet just published by the town's Old Cornwall Society (OCS). The information it contains has been made available to coincide with celebrations at the beginning of July recognising his vision to bring Looe into the 20th century. Among his achievements were the creation of the road to Hannafore and associated engineering works, the Banjo Pier, erected in 1896/97 and the provision of the railway line from Coombe Mill to Liskeard. On July 1 Looe OCS will be erecting plaques at various locations connected with Thomas, beginning at 10.30am at a site opposite St Nicholas Church in West Looe, before moving on at 11.30am to the Banjo Pier. At 12noon Lady Judy Buckley, a descendant of the Thomas family, will unveil a plaque at the Old Vicarage in Middle Street, the former home of Joseph Thomas. At 12.30pm John Enever, president of Looe OCS, will unveil a granite viewing point near the lifeboat station on the quayside. The day will finish with the unveiling of a plaque at Looe Station.