William Aubrey (engineer) explained

William Aubrey (1759–1827) was a Welsh engineer who designed and built steam-powered machines, including his work as superintendent at the Tredegar iron works and 40-year employment by Samuel Homfray. At the Aberdare Ironworks and Penydarren Ironworks, he was a consulting engineer.[1]

He worked on development of the Cyfarthfa works, the Europe's largest water system of its kind, with Watkin George.[2] He died 22 July 1827.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Tredegar: Subject of Competition at Tredegar 'Chair Eisteddfod', Held February the 25th, 1884. 1885. South Wales Printing Works. 124.
  2. Book: John Newman. Stephen R. Hughes. Anthony Ward. Glamorgan: Mid Glamorgan, South Glamorgan and West Glamorgan. 1995. Penguin Books. 978-0-14-071056-4. 73.
  3. Aubrey, William (1759 - 1827), engineer. s-AUBR-WIL-1759. John Roberts Evans. 1959. 16 February 2016.

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