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The Birth of the Refrigeration Industry in London 1850-1900

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The Birth of the Refrigeration Industry in London 1850-1900

Presented by Andy Pearson FInstR on 5 December 2018. This paper focuses on interesting facts about the early pioneers of the then newly established refrigeration industry.

It includes:

The trials of Jacob Perkins ether system by John Wyse in the 1850s
The demonstration of James Harrison’s ether system in the same decade
The role of J&E Hall in developing and dominating the marine market
The founding of L Sterne and Co
The Blackfriars Cold Store
The events leading up to the founding of the Cold Storage and Ice Association

Presenter:

Andy Pearson FInstR has a keen interest in refrigeration history.

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