Iron production was always important to Bradley, and the arrival of John "Iron-mad" Wilkinson in 1757, saw major developments in production and engineering. He worked closely with Boulton and Watt on their steam engine designs and built the first steam powered blast furnace at Bradley, known locally as the "Mother Furnace".
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| Keywords: | Wilkinson Iron Mad Steam Engine Blast Furnace 1757 1750s 1800c MCOL |
| Archive Ref: | EB 1A Doc, 4.412 |
| Updated: | 16/8/2000 16:01:09 |