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SUMMARY:'The Sheffield Heavy Spring Trade 1829 – 2025' by John Austin
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: TigerBWW\, Creative Commons (Wikipedia) \nJoining us IN PERSON – just turn up\, there’s no need to register\nJoining us ON-Line – click this zoom link \nFor 150 years\, Sheffield dominated the domestic production of heavy springs for railway and\, later\, heavy road vehicles. It employed thousands of craft workers\, and engaged the attention of dozens of local companies\, large and small. It served markets across the world\, especially in India\, the colonies and dominions and South America\, as well as supplying over 70% of domestic demand. \nThe talk explains how Sheffield established a foothold in this sector\, how it came to achieve domination and the factors\, internal and external\, that led to its eventual demise.  In so doing\, it considers various aspects of the story\, social\, commercial and technical\, incorporating the perspective of makers\, workers and clients. \nAbout the Speaker\nJohn Austin
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-sheffield-heavy-spring-trade-1829-2025-by-john-austin/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria\, Victoria Station Road\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S4 7YE
CATEGORIES:Shed Talks (Newcomen Online),UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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