Description and History of Site:-
Birthplace of Joseph Bramah (1749-1814), engineer. Credited with many inventions, including the hydraulic press, flushing toilet and a new design of key operated lock still manufactured (and regarded as among the most secure available).
Further Reading and References:-A Guide to the Industrial History of South Yorkshire Derek Bayliss Ed AIA 1995 item F01
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Key Words :- bramah bramma
Address :- Stainborough Lane, Hood Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75
Grid Ref :- SE 31402 02007
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.513811 , Long -1.527925
Local Authority :- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Site in industrial use
Record Date :- 6 May 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © IHS Database
Grid Ref :- SE 31402 02007
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.513811 , Long -1.527925
Local Authority :- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Site in industrial use
Record Date :- 6 May 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © IHS Database