Brindley, James

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  • Professional services Engineering consultancy services - civil
  • Professional services Engineering consultancy services - mechanical
  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Transmission machinery production inc millwright work

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James Brindley, 1716-72, initially worked in the millwright's business of Abraham Bennett at Sutton, near Macclesfield, until 1742. Then set up his own millwright's business at Leek, designing water mills and windmills and installing steam engines. Opened another workshop at Burslem, 1750. Emerged as a leading canal engineer, working in particular on the Bridgewater canal scheme and subsequently on very many more

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