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S. & J. Whitham of Kirkstall, Yorkshire
Maker of stationary engines. [1]
'The manufactory of Messrs. S. and J. Whitham, established in 1790, affords occupation to 120 men, in making machinery of all kinds, mill-work, and implements of every description, both for the home and export trades' [2]
1839 Double beam engine at Hattersley and Co., Leeds (textile spindle makers). Geared to drive underground shaft. Rebuilt as a compound at some point. Photographed by George Watkins in 1937[3]