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The late Mr. Evan Leigh, C.E. 1876. Creator: Unknown
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The late Mr. Evan Leigh, C.E. 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Mr. Evan Leigh, C.E. 1876. British engineer and...author of some useful inventions for the improvement of the machinery of cotton manufacture...Another subject in which Mr. Leigh took an interest was transporting railway trains on ship-board...In 1871 Mr. Leigh published a work in which...he gave the results of nearly half a century of practical experience of mills and mill machinery. It was published...under the following explanatory title : "The Science of Modern Cotton-Spinning, embracing Mill Architecture, Machinery for Cotton Ginning, Opening, Scutching, Preparing, and Spinning, with all the latest improvements; also articles on Steam and Water Power, Boilers, Boiler Explosions, &c. all tending to show where the outlay of capital may be economised, and production cheapened." From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This photograph, believed to be taken in the late 1800s, showcases the distinguished figure of the late Mr. Evan Leigh, a renowned British engineer and inventor. Mr. Leigh is best known for his contributions to the cotton manufacturing industry, having authored several useful inventions that significantly improved the machinery used in cotton production. Beyond his work in the textile industry, Mr. Leigh also explored the innovative concept of transporting railway trains on ship-board. In 1871, he published a groundbreaking work, "The Science of Modern Cotton-Spinning," which compiled nearly five decades of his practical experience in mills and mill machinery. This comprehensive publication, released under the explanatory title, covered various aspects of cotton processing, including mill architecture, machinery for ginning, opening, scutching, preparing, and spinning, as well as articles on steam and water power, boilers, and boiler explosions. Mr. Leigh's work aimed to demonstrate where capital could be economized and production costs reduced. This intriguing image of Mr. Evan Leigh, with his well-groomed beard, captures the essence of a man who dedicated his life to advancing industrial technology during the pivotal period of the Industrial Revolution. The photograph, published in the esteemed "Illustrated London News" in 1876, serves as a testament to his remarkable achievements and enduring legacy.
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