Wilkinson, John

Half penny with portrait of John Wilkinson, Shropshire Iron Master

John Wilkinson Iron Master”, British tokens, copper, Birmingham, 1792 Wolverhampton Art Gallery. M160/107/108/109.

Industrial Origins

John Wilkinson (1728-1809) by an unknown painter. Wilkinson was a major contributor to the rapid industrialisation of… read more »

Portrait of John Wilkinson, English School, 18th century. Unknown artist

English School, 18th century, Unknown artist Wolverhampton Art Gallery. OP 300. In the Collection by 1970.

The Lunar Men and the Status of Women

Image: Mrs Joseph Priestley, by C F von Breda, 1793. Oil on Canvas. Mary Priestley was the… read more »

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Chronology of principal events that occurred during the Industrial Revolution in the West Midlands. Significant places in the historic counties of Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire during the Industrial Revolution. Industrialists, engineers, artists, thinkers and writers who contributed to the Industrial Enlightenment, technology, art, culture, religion and politics. Explorations of industries and innovations; landscapes and localities; art and architecture; culture and diversity; and the place of the West Midlands in the contemporary world.

Revolutionary Players was developed between 2002 and 2004 and financed by the New Opportunities Fund. Revolutionary Players was created by Dr Malcolm Dick & Dr Kate Iles and managed by Birmingham Museums until 2015. Revolutionary Players is now published and funded by History West Midlands.

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Wilkinson, John

Half penny with portrait of John Wilkinson, Shropshire Iron Master

Industrial Origins

Portrait of John Wilkinson, English School, 18th century. Unknown artist

The Lunar Men and the Status of Women