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Samuel Crompton

Samuel Crompton — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Silverwell Street ^ Silverwell St - Bradshawgate postbox (ref. BL1 2020 and 202) - geograph.org.uk - 3081372

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min

About

Samuel Crompton is a memorial located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Samuel Crompton (3 December 1753 – 26 June 1827) was an English inventor and pioneer of the spinning industry. Building on the work of James Hargreaves and Richard Arkwright, he invented the spinning mule, a machine that revolutionised the industry worldwide.

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Coordinates
53.5778, -2.4266
Address
6-8 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HL

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Where is Samuel Crompton?
Samuel Crompton is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.5778°, -2.4266°.