John Lombe, Thomas Lombe, and George Sorocold blue plaque — Report the wrong picture

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This blue commemorative plaque records: John Lombe c.1693-1722 established Derby Silk Mill with his brother, Thomas. George Sorocold 1668-c.1738 hydraulic engineer Recorded plaque organisation: Derby Civic Society, Derby City Council.

John Lombe and Sir Thomas Lombe were instrumental in establishing the Derby Silk Mill, one of the first factories in Britain, which played a crucial role in the early Industrial Revolution. George Sorocold was a renowned hydraulic engineer who contributed significantly to the development of water power systems used in industrial machinery.

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