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Barrow Steelworks: An Illustrated History of the Haematite Steel Company
Stanley Henderson
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Description for Barrow Steelworks: An Illustrated History of the Haematite Steel Company
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; HBTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 248 x 12. Weight in Grams: 412.
During the second half of the nineteenth century, Barrow-in-Furness became a pioneer in iron and steel production. It went on to grow astronomically - owning collieries in three counties and ore mines in two - and became the largest integrated steelworks in north Lancashire and Cumberland and, at one time, the largest steelworks in the world. Its success was due, in part, to having the prestige of three dukes as directors, as well as to being only 2 miles away from one of the largest and richest iron ore mines in the country. Written by two ... Read more
During the second half of the nineteenth century, Barrow-in-Furness became a pioneer in iron and steel production. It went on to grow astronomically - owning collieries in three counties and ore mines in two - and became the largest integrated steelworks in north Lancashire and Cumberland and, at one time, the largest steelworks in the world. Its success was due, in part, to having the prestige of three dukes as directors, as well as to being only 2 miles away from one of the largest and richest iron ore mines in the country. Written by two ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750963787
SKU
V9780750963787
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Ref
99-10
About Stanley Henderson
Stanley Henderson comes from a family of steelworkers and worked for a year at Barrow Steelworks in 1964. His own career was in shipbuilding and he was a draughtsman for 30 years. He spent his last 4 years as a BAE quality assurance manager. He has held a long fascination with the iron and steel industry and has researched it ... Read more
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