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Workshop of the World: 1: The Fire Machine

on BBC One London

Landmarks in the history of mechanical engineering.

How steam was mastered by a Devon blacksmith to give industry its first 'prime mover'.
Introduced by David Newland.
With Professor Asa Briggs and Guy Slater.

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Contributors

Presenter:
David Newland
Speaker:
Professor Asa Briggs
Speaker:
Guy Slater
Director:
Neil Ryder
Producer:
Brenda Horsfield

BBC One London

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