James Nasmyth
James Nasmyth
James Hall Nasmythwas a Scottish engineer, artist and inventor famous for his development of the steam hammer. He was the co-founder of Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company manufacturers of machine tools. He retired at the age of 48, and moved to Penshurst, Kent where he developed his hobbies of astronomy and photography...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionInventor
Date of Birth19 August 1808
appearance carries city delighted
Nevertheless, I was exceedingly delighted with the appearance of the city of Nuremberg. It carries one back to the mediaeval times!
attractive beauty clear daily favourite frequently glorious heavens nights objects seen
But my most favourite pursuit, after my daily exertions at the Foundry, was Astronomy. There were frequently clear nights when the glorious objects in the Heavens were seen in most attractive beauty and brilliancy.
assumed mill orders soon
Week by week my orders grew, and the flat of the old mill soon assumed a very busy aspect.
hands order air
In order to keep pace with the influx of work I had to take on fresh hands.
mean iron patents
In 1854 I took out a patent for puddling iron by means of steam.
brother machines london
In course of time the Brothers Cowper removed the manufacture of their printing machines from London, to Manchester. There they found skilled and energetic workmen, ready to carry their plans into effect.
children father giving
My father was always anxious to give pleasure to his children. Accordingly, he took me one day, as a special treat, to the top of the grand old tower, to see the chimes played.