![]() Whitworth also created the Whitworth rifle, often called the 'sharpshooter' because of its accuracy and is considered one of the earliest examples of a sniper rifle. In 1841, he devised the British Standard Whitworth system, which created an accepted standard for screw threads. Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1st Baronet (21 December 1803 – 22 January 1887) was an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. We had a wander in the park and found a couple of interesting things out about the man himself. Apparently the normal flow of water into the ponds had been diverted and water had to be pumped in to ensure the safety of the wildlife. Ike had seen something on TV about the ponds there drying up so we went to have a look. In the meantime myself Ike and Rob went to the Whitworth park in Darley Dale. Unfortunately he couldn't sell them and ended up bringing them back!! This week Geoff was indisposed because he was taking not one but 2 women to the car boot sale in Alstonefield. ![]()
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