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William George Armstrong (1810-1900), British industrialist, inventor and scientist, c1880. Artist: Unknown

William George Armstrong (1810-1900), British industrialist, inventor and scientist, c1880. Armstrong established Elswick Engine Works at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1847. He designed a hydraulic engine and a hydraulic crane, as well as the Armstrong breech-loading gun. In 1882 Armstrong's company moved into shipbuilding and in 1897 merged with Joseph Whitworth & Co. Armstrong's installed a hydro-electric generating system of his own design to supply electricity to his home, Cragside.
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Title:
William George Armstrong (1810-1900), British industrialist, inventor and scientist, c1880. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
William George Armstrong (1810-1900), British industrialist, inventor and scientist, c1880. Armstrong established Elswick Engine Works at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1847. He designed a hydraulic engine and a hydraulic crane, as well as the Armstrong breech-loading gun. In 1882 Armstrong's company moved into shipbuilding and in 1897 merged with Joseph Whitworth & Co. Armstrong's installed a hydro-electric generating system of his own design to supply electricity to his home, Cragside.
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2883 x 3637 px | 30.0 MB
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24.4 x 30.8 cm | 9.6 x 12.1 in (300 dpi)