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RHSC-09-047
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"Evan Leigh, Reanston Waterwheel, 70' diameter"
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1 35mm slide
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(1936-2019)
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He helped to found Manchester's Science and Industry Museum, where he was its first lecturer-in-charge.
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Evan Leigh (21 December 1810 – 2 February 1876) was an author, inventor, engineer and manufacturer of cotton spinning equipment. His invention of the twin screw for steam ships was patented in July 1849 and taken up both for mercantile and Royal Navy fleets. He died in 1276.
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A higher resolution copy of this image can be made available, subject to a charge. Please see https://new.millsarchive.org/high-resolution-images/ for details. Alternatively, a higher resolution copy can be viewed for free at the Mills Archive; please email visitors@millsarchive.org to arrange an appointment.
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RHSC-09-047.jpg
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448.1 KiB