A History of Technology: The industrial revolution, c. 1750 to c. 1850Clarendon Press, 1958 |
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... completed in 1757. Finally clock No 4 was completed in 1759 [ 28 ] : only this last one was tested at sea . The responsible authorities in England ( the Board of Longitude ) demanded numerous trials , and caused the clock - maker Larcum ...
... completed in 1757. Finally clock No 4 was completed in 1759 [ 28 ] : only this last one was tested at sea . The responsible authorities in England ( the Board of Longitude ) demanded numerous trials , and caused the clock - maker Larcum ...
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... completed . If necessary , short boards can be driven above and at right - angles to the main timber . Other main timbers or ' bars ' are placed in the same manner , until the whole roof is supported . The gaps above the completed ...
... completed . If necessary , short boards can be driven above and at right - angles to the main timber . Other main timbers or ' bars ' are placed in the same manner , until the whole roof is supported . The gaps above the completed ...
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... completed would have vitally affected the development of both Rotterdam and Amsterdam by diverting their trade to Antwerp . As early as 1598 Spinola , the general holding the southern Netherlands for Philip II of Spain , conceived the ...
... completed would have vitally affected the development of both Rotterdam and Amsterdam by diverting their trade to Antwerp . As early as 1598 Spinola , the general holding the southern Netherlands for Philip II of Spain , conceived the ...
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GLASS by L M ANGUSBUTTERWORTH Director The Newton Heath Glass | 12 |
TELEGRAPHY by G R M GARRATT Deputy Keeper Department of Electrical | 22 |
FISH PRESERVATION by C L CUTTING Officer in Charge Humber | 44 |
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