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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
LS/608
Title
Engineers, inventors and workers.
Date
1969
Publication Date
1969
Author
Kingsford, P. W.
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
ISBN
0713130830
Further Information
A class book for social studies
Term
Engineering
Engineers
Railways
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Stephenson; George (1781-1848); engineer, pioneer of steam railways
Stephenson; Robert (1803-1859); Railway engineer, son of George Stephenson.
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.
Whittle; Sir; Frank (1907-1996); English engineer, inventor of the turbojet engine.
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Type
Darley Dale
Chesterfield
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