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Description for Emperor of Industry
Paperback. This is the story of Lord W.G. Armstrong of Cragside (1810-1900) inventor of the hydraulic crane and the Armstrong Gun. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 238 x 5. Weight in Grams: 190.
Who invented the hydraulic crane and the Armstrong Gun? Who founded Elswick Works, once Tyneside's largest employer? Who built Newcastle's famous Swing Bridge? Who owned the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity? All this was the work of one man - Lord Armstrong of Cragside. Born in 1801 he was one of the most influential men in the North East during the Victorian era. This pioneering engineer was also a great philanthropist. His generosity helped to establish many institutions that still thrive in Newcastle today. They include the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle University and the Hancock ... Read more
Who invented the hydraulic crane and the Armstrong Gun? Who founded Elswick Works, once Tyneside's largest employer? Who built Newcastle's famous Swing Bridge? Who owned the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity? All this was the work of one man - Lord Armstrong of Cragside. Born in 1801 he was one of the most influential men in the North East during the Victorian era. This pioneering engineer was also a great philanthropist. His generosity helped to establish many institutions that still thrive in Newcastle today. They include the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle University and the Hancock ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Newcastle Libraries & Information Service United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857951271
SKU
V9781857951271
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Ref
99-2
About Ken Smith
Ken Smith is a sub-editor ion The Journal, Newcastle, and author of several books on Tyneside history.
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