James Brindley
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James Brindley was an English engineer. He was born in Tunstead, Derbyshire, and lived much of his life in Leek, Staffordshire, becoming one of the most notable engineers of the 18th Century.
James Brindley with Barton Aqueduct in the background by Francis Parsons (1770)
The Barton Aqueduct over the River Irwell, 1807
Barton Aqueduct, shortly before its demolition, 1891
Brindleyplace, Birmingham
Millwright
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A millwright is a craftsman or skilled tradesman who installs, dismantles, maintains, repairs, reassembles, and moves machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.
James Brindley
…isolated, Brindley received little formal education, but was educated at home by his mother. At age 17, encouraged by his mother, he was apprenticed to a millwright in exceptional skill and ability. Having completed his apprenticeship he set up business for himself as a wheelwright in Leek, Staffordshire. In 1750…
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