Documents relating to the design of William Congreve's hydro-pneumatic locks on the Regent's Canal

Relating to the unsuccessful design of a canal lift by William Congreve and including a letter from Congreve to Henry Maudslay, descriptions by Congreve of the working of the lock, draft letters from Maudslays to the Canal company, estimates etc.

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Extent:
17 items
Identifier:
MS/1287
Access:
Open Access