What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-1792) lived here in 1768 while he developed his cotton spinning machine Recorded plaque organisation: Preston & South Ribble Civic Trust.
Sir Richard Arkwright was a key figure of the Industrial Revolution, known for inventing the water frame. This invention revolutionized cotton spinning and led to significant advancements in textile manufacturing.
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