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A sketch of the life of Joshua Ransom read to his workmen New Years Day 1864. Written by Mary Radley. Gives details of his childhood, love of chemistry, activities for the benefit of the poor, rebuilding Grove mill, Hitchin, the employment of children in spinning silk at the mill, the purchase of the estate at Kempston and his last illness.

1863

From: 1789 To: 1863

6, No. of pieces: 1

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Ransom, Joshua,
Radley, Mary

MILLS, Hitchin, KEMPSTON, silk manufacturer, chemistry, employment of children