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John Birley & Sons, Kirham, 1807

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/393

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Title
John Birley & Sons, Kirham, 1807
Date
1807
Description

Crank Engines. (5 items).

393. John Birley & Sons, Kirham (AA). May 1807. 5 items.
32 horse power crank engine, with 29 inch cylinder, 6 foot stroke, parallel motion, [cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod].

Reverse plan and sections of the engine and boiler houses and boilers, drawings of the cistern. All the drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 576. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 92.

For John Birley & Sons. Cotton mill, Kirkham, Lancashire.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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John Birley & Sons, Kirham, 1807