Curr, John
Other Business Names:
- Norfolk, Dukes of
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
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Extraction
Coal extraction
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Professional services
Engineering consultancy services - mining
Notes:
John Curr, 1756-1823, was engineer and mineral agent at Sheffield of the Dukes of Norfolk and managed their collieries there from mid 1770s. Innovative engineer who originated flanged cast iron rails for use in colliery tramways and improved steam pumping engine leading to productivity increases. Worked for other coal mine owners as well as Norfolks. Invested in foundries and ropeworks. Dismissed by Norfolk in 1801
Publications:
- John Curr and the development of the Sheffield collieries, 1781-1805 by Medlicott, Ian R
- John Curr. Originator of iron tram roads by Bland, Fred
- Tramroads of the eighteenth century and their originator, John Curr by Mott, R A
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Norfolk, Dukes of
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
- Extraction Coal extraction
- Professional services Engineering consultancy services - mining
Notes:
John Curr, 1756-1823, was engineer and mineral agent at Sheffield of the Dukes of Norfolk and managed their collieries there from mid 1770s. Innovative engineer who originated flanged cast iron rails for use in colliery tramways and improved steam pumping engine leading to productivity increases. Worked for other coal mine owners as well as Norfolks. Invested in foundries and ropeworks. Dismissed by Norfolk in 1801Publications:
- John Curr and the development of the Sheffield collieries, 1781-1805 by Medlicott, Ian R
- John Curr. Originator of iron tram roads by Bland, Fred
- Tramroads of the eighteenth century and their originator, John Curr by Mott, R A