Record

Ref NoMS 3147/5/633
TitleJohn Lees, Alkrington, 1798, 1799
LevelFile
Date1798-1799
DescriptionPumping and Canal Engines. (18 items).

Single-acting engine, with 44 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, chain connection.

Coloured original and reverse general view of the engine and boiler and cross-sections of the boiler, coloured original and reverse plans of the engine and boiler, front and outside views of the engine; reverse plan and sections of the engine house; chain links, martingales, adjusting screws, piston rod cap etc. - original and reverse drawings; section and plans of the cylinder - reverse drawing marked "fair copy made 1820"; reverse plan of the air pump and condenser; working gear - coloured original and reverse front and side views. All the drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 311. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 290.

For John Lees of Church St., Oldham. Colliery [?], Alkrington, near Middleton, Lancashire.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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