A History of Technology: The industrial revolution, c. 1750 to c. 1850Clarendon Press, 1958 |
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... established and re- established at will , the design of a useful engine working by atmospheric pressure would be in sight . Something of the sort was attained in 1663 by Edward Somerset ( 1601–67 ) , later second Marquis of Worcester ...
... established and re- established at will , the design of a useful engine working by atmospheric pressure would be in sight . Something of the sort was attained in 1663 by Edward Somerset ( 1601–67 ) , later second Marquis of Worcester ...
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... established was the London Bridge waterworks in 1581 ; by means of pumps driven by water - wheels , water was raised from the Thames at London Bridge ( figure 277 ) . The works when fully established are stated to have been capable of ...
... established was the London Bridge waterworks in 1581 ; by means of pumps driven by water - wheels , water was raised from the Thames at London Bridge ( figure 277 ) . The works when fully established are stated to have been capable of ...
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... established to meet increasing demands , and in 1848 the company procured purer sources of supply by moving its intake to Surbiton , where filter - beds ( p 501 ) were constructed . The East London Waterworks Company was established in ...
... established to meet increasing demands , and in 1848 the company procured purer sources of supply by moving its intake to Surbiton , where filter - beds ( p 501 ) were constructed . The East London Waterworks Company was established in ...
Contents
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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