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James Brindley, 18th century English civil engineer and canal builder, (1836). Artist: JT Wedgwood
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James Brindley, 18th century English civil engineer and canal builder, (1836). Artist: JT Wedgwood
James Brindley, 18th century English civil engineer and canal builder, (1836). Brindley (1716-1772) rests a hand on a theodolite and points to the aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester (Bridgewater) canal. He became an engineer, inventing a water engine for draining a coalmine in 1752. In 1759, after seeing Brindleys design for a silk mill, Francis Egerton, the Duke of Bridgewater, employed him to build the canal between Worsley and Manchester. After its completion in 1772, he went on to build the Grand Trunk, Birmingham and Chesterfield canals. Although illiterate all his life, Brindley constructed 365 miles of canals. Engraving after a portrait by Francis Parsons (fl1763-1783). (Colorised black and white print)
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In this colorized print, we see James Brindley, an influential 18th-century English civil engineer and canal builder. The artist, JT Wedgwood, captures Brindley's essence as he rests a hand on a theodolite while pointing towards the impressive aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester (Bridgewater) canal. Brindley's remarkable career began when he invented a water engine for draining coalmines in 1752. His talent did not go unnoticed, and in 1759, Francis Egerton, the Duke of Bridgewater, enlisted him to construct a canal between Worsley and Manchester after being impressed by his design for a silk mill. This project marked only the beginning of Brindley's achievements. Despite being illiterate throughout his life, Brindley went on to build an astounding 365 miles of canals. His engineering prowess extended beyond just one canal; he also constructed notable works such as the Grand Trunk Canal and canals in Birmingham and Chesterfield. The portrait is based on an engraving by Francis Parsons after another unknown artist's original work. It showcases Brindley's dedication to his profession with precision instruments like theodolites prominently featured alongside him. This image serves as a testament to James Brindley's lasting impact on British transportation infrastructure during the eighteenth century.
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