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Benjamin Hick
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Benjamin Hick was an English civil and mechanical engineer, art collector and patron whose improvements to the steam engine and invention of scientific tools were held in high esteem by the engineerin
c.1840 by George Patten ARA (1801–1865)
c.1840 by George Patten ARA (1801–1865)
"Steam-Engine Manufactory and Iron-Works, Bolton. To Messrs. Rothwell, Hick & Co. This plate is respectfully inscribed by the publishers. Fisher, Son
"Steam-Engine Manufactory and Iron-Works, Bolton. To Messrs. Rothwell, Hick & Co. This plate is respectfully inscribed by the publishers. Fisher, Son and Co. of London 1832." Engraving by William Watkins after a drawing by John Harwood. Originally published in William Henry Pyne's partwork Lancashire Illustrated, from Original Drawings (1828–1831).
Technical drawing of a balance and low pressure steam engine by Rothwell, Hick and Rothwell with architectural details in the Doric order. Traité Théo
Technical drawing of a balance and low pressure steam engine by Rothwell, Hick and Rothwell with architectural details in the Doric order. Traité Théorique et pratique des moteurs a vapeur, Jacques-Eugène Armengaud 1862.
Engraving of Bolton New Market Place c.1859 with Benjamin Hick's centre piece gas light mounted on the form of a Neo-classical urn, complimented by Jo
Engraving of Bolton New Market Place c.1859 with Benjamin Hick's centre piece gas light mounted on the form of a Neo-classical urn, complimented by John Hick's circular cattle fountain.
John Hick (politician)
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John Hick was an esteemed English industrialist, art collector and Conservative Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1880, he is associated with the improvement of steam-engin
Benjamin Hick
…presented it for the opening of Bolton's New Market Place (1826), claimed to be the finest uncovered market in the country; about November 1859 his son John Hick gifted a circular "cattle fountain" round the base, both gaslight and trough remained a feature of the square until 1925, the pillar described in 1825…
May 1861 by Francis Grant RA (1803–1878)
May 1861 by Francis Grant RA (1803–1878)
Bolton Iron and Steel Company certificate describing,"Steel Tyres, Decarbonized Steel, Boiler & Firebox Plates, Railes Angles & Bars & General Forging
Bolton Iron and Steel Company certificate describing,"Steel Tyres, Decarbonized Steel, Boiler & Firebox Plates, Railes Angles & Bars & General Forgings ijn Steel & Wrought Iron, Heavy Solid Cast Steel Anvils. Heavy Castings in Steel.", showing the Nasmyth steam hammer and a 2-2-2 steam locomotive
Mrs Margaret Hick by Francis Grant RA, presented at the Royal Academy of Arts, May 1861
Mrs Margaret Hick by Francis Grant RA, presented at the Royal Academy of Arts, May 1861
Mytton Hall – entrance c.1893, by Thomas Parkinson, Bolton.
Mytton Hall – entrance c.1893, by Thomas Parkinson, Bolton.