Person DS/UK/2363 Whitworth; Sir; Joseph (1803-1887); 1st baronet; Engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. Invented the British Standard Whitworth system, creating an accepted standard for screw threads. Also invented the Whitworth rifle. Lived at Stancliffe Hall, Darley Dale. Whitworth Joseph Sir 1803-1887 Engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. Invented the British Standard Whitworth system, creating an accepted standard for screw threads. Also invented the Whitworth rifle. Lived at Stancliffe Hall, Darley Dale.

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