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1843 establishments in England

  • Macmillan PublishersDaniel and Alexander Macmillan opened their doors in London during 1843. The two brothers arrived from the Isle of Arran in Scotland to build a business that…
  • Thames TunnelMarc Brunel patented the tunnelling shield in January 1818. This revolutionary device supported unlined ground to prevent collapses during excavation.
  • The EconomistJames Wilson, a Scottish banker and businessman, launched The Economist in 1843 to campaign for the repeal of the British Corn Laws.