William Fairbairn. The experimental engineer. A study in mid 19th century engineering
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- Author(s) Byrom, Richard J
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2017
- Pages 440pp; illus
- Publisher Railway & Canal Historical Society
- Place Published Market Drayton
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Based on PhD thesis. Deals with the engineer and, notably, also his business. Provides an account of Fairbairn and his firm 'through a biographical approach and a methodology reconstructing a picture of the company through its products', its archives having been destroyed in 1899. Its chapters include: 'Foundation'; Fairbairn & Lillie partnership'; 'Sole proprietor, 1832-41'; 'William Fairbairn & Sons. Family business, 1842-1854'; 'Spreading influences. Education, fitters and Ancoats alumni'; 'Retirement'; 'Thomas Fairbairn and the demise of a great company'