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George Rushton blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Vertical Steam Engine "Nellie" Built by George Rushton, Lodge Bank, Darwen. Installed at Sunnybank Mill, Darwen, April 1898. Last operated December 1972. Weight of fly wheel 3.5 tons Preserved March 1978

From the Open Plaques record 30614

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