The first H.M. Chief Inspector of Factories in the U.K. was Alexander Redgrave CB, who served alone in the role from 1861 to 1878, succeeded by Frederick H. Whymper.
Alexander Redgrave CB; b. 9 June 1818, d. 1894 186178 joint chief inspector with Robert Baker, chief inspector 187891 
Robert Baker; b. 1803, d. 1880 186178 joint chief inspector with Alexander Redgrave 
