Born in his father's manse at Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, where he later become the vicar. In 1805 he conducted experiments in the Tower of London under the Master General of Ordnance and in 1807 invented the percussion system which was adopted by the British Army in 1839. Died Scotland.
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Reverend Alexander John Forsyth
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Zaehnsdorf bookbinders
From the research published by the Seven Dials Trust: "Zaehnsdorfs was founded in London in 1841 by Joseh Zaehnsdorf. In 1862 he received an honourable mention at the London International Exhibitio...
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Jean Muir
Dressmaker and fashion designer. From English Heritage: "Muir began her fashion career in retail at Liberty’s in 1950, where she received an informal education in the business side of fashion, whi...
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Val d'Osne
Marc Maison has a whole page on this firm: "The Val Osne company was an art foundry founded in 1835 by Jean Pierre Andre Victor .... Its original purpose was for manufacturing street furniture and ...
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Rupert Harris Metalwork Conservation
In 2000 the team included: Rupert Harris, Martin Rodda, Andy Coupe, Jasper Lyon, Matthew Macdonald, Petrina Stroud, Tove Hirth, Jane Knight, Melvyn Rodda, Wil Roberts.
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Harrow Heritage Trust
A trust set up with the objectives of encouraging artists and architects of both landscape and buildings to create the heritage of the future, whilst protecting the heritage of the past.
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Charlton House
Regarded as the best-preserved Jacobean house in Greater London. It was built by the crown to house Sir Adam Newton and his royal charge, Prince Henry, the son of King James I. The interior feature...
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Bedford Music Halls, Old and New
Performers and patrons were depicted by the artist Walter Sickert at the turn of the century.
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Fred Gaisberg
American musician, recording engineer and one of the earliest classical music producers for the gramophone. Gaisberg concentrated on talent-scouting and persuading performers to make recordings for...
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Guy's Hospital
Founded by Thomas Guy in concept in 1721 but it was not until 6 January 1725 that the first sixty patients were admitted. Aim 25 have a good summary of the history. Guy's and St Thomas' are consi...
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