Alfred Tylor

Alfred Tylor was an English geologist born in London on January 26, 1824. He came from a Quaker family and was the elder brother of anthropologist Edward Burnett Tylor. After his father's early death, he entered the family brassfounding business while continuing his scientific studies in his spare time, including work to strengthen his knowledge of anatomy and geology.

Much of his scientific work focused on recent geological history, especially rivers, valley erosion, gravel deposits, and changing sea levels. He is particularly remembered for proposing that the glacial period was followed by a time of unusually heavy rainfall, which he called the "pluvial" period. His books included On Changes of Sea Level (1853) and Education and Manufactures (1863), and contemporary accounts also remembered him as an energetic supporter of technical education.

Tylor lived for part of his later life at Carshalton, married Isabella Harris in 1850, and had a large family. He died on December 31, 1884, returning from a visit to America. I couldn't confirm a suitable portrait image from reliable page images, so none is included here.