Seven ages of one man: or how one man started the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
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| Authors & editors | |
| Publisher | Richard L. Hills |
| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Languages | English (main text) |
| Medium | Book |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9781911589679 |
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| Scope & content | This is the autobiography of Richard L. Hills, the story of his life, passions and relationships told in seven parts or ages: Childhood from his birth in 1936; School and education that introduced him to engineering, mountaineering, and railways; National Service; Cambridge undergraduate; Teaching career and the restoration of his 1924 Lancia Lambda car; Research and published author the drainage of the fens, steam power and watermills that ultimately led to a PhD; Founder and first Curator of the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry; The Reverend Doctor as priest, author on the history of engineering and paper making. |
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Accession no. 230158
- Shelf location: A210-HIL
- Donor: Richard L. Hills, MBE
