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Small engineering works in which the Tangy brothers made machine tools in the 1850s
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Small engineering works in which the Tangy brothers made machine tools in the 1850s
Small engineering works in which the Tangy brothers made machine tools in the 1850s. From One and All by Richard Tangye (London, c1889). Richard Tangye (1833-1906) English engineer of Cornish Quaker origin, supplied hydraulic jacks for the launch of the SS Great Eastern. He instituted Saturday half holiday for his factory workers
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1850s Brothers Cornish Eastern Engineer Engineering Factory Great Half Holiday Hydraulic Launch Machine Mechanical Origin Quaker Richard Saturday Small Supplied Tools Workers Works C1889 Instituted Jacks Tangy Tangye
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This print captures a glimpse into the small engineering works of the Tangy brothers in the 1850s. The Tangy brothers, hailing from Cornish Quaker origin, were renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship in creating machine tools during this era. This image is extracted from Richard Tangye's book "One and All" published in London around 1889. Richard Tangye himself was an esteemed English engineer who made significant contributions to mechanical engineering. Notably, he supplied hydraulic jacks for the momentous launch of the SS Great Eastern, a British marvel of maritime engineering. What sets Richard Tangye apart is not only his technical expertise but also his compassion towards his workers. He introduced a groundbreaking initiative by instituting Saturday half holidays for his factory workers—a gesture that demonstrated his commitment to improving their work-life balance and well-being. The photograph showcases an intimate scene within these small engineering works where innovation and dedication intertwine. It serves as a testament to the ingenuity and skill possessed by both Richard Tangye and the talented Tangy brothers. This historical snapshot offers us a window into an era when British engineering prowess was at its peak while shedding light on one man's progressive approach towards labor welfare.
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