History of Water Power, The

Alternative title: Water Power and the Industrial Revolution
Synopsis: Discusses the history of the use of energy in three areas: the energy source itself; the systems of power transmission; the application of this energy to various industrial purposes. Moving water was the first non-animal source of power to be harnassed by man. Although the traditional vertical water wheel arrived in northern Europe during the fourth century, it wasn’t until its use in the spinning process in the second half of the 19th century that its influence in the development of industrialised society was secured. The programme concentrates on six different sites, including textile mills, sawmills and ironworks, all of which exemplify varying methods of power transmission.
Series: British History Videotape Series, The
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 26 min.
Year of production: 1990
Availability: Sale; 1997 sale: £14.95 (+VAT +p&p) (World Microfilms)
Subjects: Archaeology; Engineering; History
Keywords: energy sources; industrial development; industrialisation; water power; waterwheels

Cast

Denis Smith

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