John Brown and Atlas Works, Sheffield white plaque

This white commemorative plaque records: Atlas Works (1854) From these offices was once controlled the John Brown industrial empire at its height employing 55,000 in coal, steel and ship building. The company locally were innovators in railway engineering & armour plating. Recorded plaque organisation: Sheffield City Council.

John Brown was a prominent British industrialist whose company, based at Atlas Works in Sheffield, became a major employer and innovator in railway engineering and armor plating during the 19th century.