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Hesketh & Schofield, Oldham (HS), 1801, 1802

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/224

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This record is a file about the Hesketh & Schofield, Oldham (HS), 1801, 1802 dating from Jun 1801 - May 1802.

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MS 3147/5/224
Title
Hesketh & Schofield, Oldham (HS), 1801, 1802
Date
Jun 1801 - May 1802
Description

14 horse power double-acting sun & planet engine, with 20¾ inch cylinder, 4 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron connecting rod.

Coloured original and reverse general view and plan of the engine and boilers; reverse plan and sections of the engine and boiler houses, framing and cistern; parallel motion - coloured original drawing; working gear - coloured original front and side views; sketch plan of the premises, with notes, marked "Mr. Thomas Livesey here 19 Jun. 1801." All the drawings except the premises sketch bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 434. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 12.

For Hesketh & Schofield. Cotton mill, Oldham.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
Physical description
10 Items
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/2251bcaf-b1d1-4404-b323-1650ba68e1d1/

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Hesketh & Schofield, Oldham (HS), 1801, 1802