John Wilkinson King of the Ironmasters

by Dawson, Frank; Lake, David

• ISBN13: 9780752464817
• ISBN10: 0752464817
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-01
• Publisher: The History Press

Summary

A biography of John Wilkinson

Author Biography

Frank Dawson went to live in the Wilkinson family home as a teacher in 1978, intent on running residential field studies from the property but knowing little of Wilkinson’s history at the time. Fascination ensued and he began documentary research and to give lectures on his subject. He spent many years gathering the information in this book. David Lake is a member of the Broseley History Society who has undertaken to finish and publish Frank’s work after his death.

Table of Contents

Frank Dawson -A Brief CV	p. 6
Foreword	p. 7
Acknowledgements	p. 8
Beginnings	p. 9
Wilson House	p. 23
Bersham - A New Beginning	p. 30
Wealth and Acclaim	p. 43
The New Steam Engine	p. 55
The Iron Bridge	p. 70
The Northern Sanctuary	p. 83
Daughter Mary	p. 100
Brother William and France	p. 117
Disagreement, Dispute and Litigation	p. 127
Quest for an Heir	p. 146
Posthumous Rumblings	p. 156
References	p. 173
Index	p. 189
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