30 Photographs showing the Instalation of a Steam Pumping Engine, (Possibly at Birkenhead).

Wood Bros, 72 Lord Street, Liverpool. 8vo, [8 1/2 x 6 ins]. (Ca1890).

Stock Status: In Stock
£200
Unique

Description

30 Original photographs showing John Milburn,engineer Hawkhead Foundry Workington , very good condition. (Approx) image size 6 x 4 1/2ins. Original cloth gilt, slight rubbing. In the autumn of 1869 John Milburn commenced business for himself in Workington as an ironfounder and engineer, erecting the premises known as the Hawkshead Foundry and Engine Works. To these he added the Havelock Road Engineering Works in 1897. He was chiefly concerned in the manufacture of machinery for water works and for many of the ironworks and collieries abounding in West Cumberland.

Technical Data

Reference Number 7125