'Origins of the great works. Chemicals and japan' in W H B Court, Rise of the Midland Industries, 1600-1838

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Author(s) Court, W H B
Publication type Chapter
Year published 1953
Pages pp224-38
Publisher Oxford University Press
Place Published London

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In an early account deals with the 18th century industries of chemicals and japanning which are seen to be conducted on a large scale, the former being science influenced and led by individuals such as Dr John Roebuck, Samuel Garbett, James Keir and Tipton Works, the latter being a traditional industry led by John Taylor and the Baskervilles