Download or read book Ditherington Mill and the Industrial Revolution written by Colum Giles and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ditherington Mill, located in a suburb of Shrewsbury, England, has been described by Historic England as the "father of the skyscraper." Its iron-framed, fireproof structure--the first of its kind--is the direct predecessor of the buildings that make up so much of the skyline of modern cities. This in-depth study of Ditherington shines a light both on the innovative technologies used to create the mill itself as well as the people--some renowned, some all but forgotten--responsible for the mill's construction and operation. Packed with illustrations, this is a rich and engaging history of a key part of the Industrial Revolution, bringing to the fore crucial developments in engineering, the textile industry, and business.