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James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835)
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James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835)
James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835). 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)
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This print captures the essence of James Brindley, a remarkable figure in English history. In this portrait, dating back to 1770 but printed in 1835, Brindley stands confidently beside an aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester (Bridgewater) canal. Resting his hand on a theodolite, he points with pride at his engineering masterpiece. Born in 1716 and passing away in 1772, Brindley's legacy as a civil engineer and canal builder remains unparalleled. Illiterate throughout his life, he defied all odds by constructing an astounding 365 miles of canals across England. His journey began when he invented a water engine for draining coalmines in 1752. Brindley's exceptional talent caught the attention of Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater, who commissioned him to build the Worsley to Manchester canal after being impressed by his design for a silk mill. The completion of this project marked only the beginning of Brindley's illustrious career. With unwavering determination and mathematical precision demonstrated through his use of surveying instruments like theodolites and tripods, Brindley went on to construct other significant canals such as the Grand Trunk Canal as well as those in Birmingham and Chesterfield. This engraving is based on a portrait by Francis Parsons from around that time period which beautifully captures both Brindley's physical appearance and professional demeanor. It serves as a testament to not only his engineering prowess but also his invaluable contributions towards transforming transportation systems across Britain during the eighteenth century.
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