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A History of the County of Middlesex
… electric trains, first used in 1905, gradually superseded steam. 82 New fast lines were introduced over the line from … the main line. In 1912 the New Line was opened for steam trains from Kensal Green tunnel to Harrow and stations …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… mill was burnt down in 1863 and demolished c. 1900. A steam mill was built next to the damaged windmill in 1867. 62 … of their husbands in agriculture and brickmaking. 85 As steam laundries developed in the later 19th century, …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… fire brigade was established in 1863. 57 Equipped with a steam engine by 1872, it covered the eastern part of the … opened in Harlesden in 1883. The brigade bought a steam engine in 1888. The local authority had taken control …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… in London. Joseph Hateley, engineer, was demonstrating a steam engine at the works in 1761, and by 1762 steam engine parts were being made. 82 Wilkinson gradually … & Watt's licence, Wilkinson built a third, rotative, steam engine at the works to power the boring mill. 87 …