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13 April: Remembering Richard Trevithick on Birthday

Richard Trevithick (13 April 1771 – 22 April 1833) was a British inventor and mining engineer. He was an early pioneer of steam-powered road and rail transport, and his most significant contributions were the development of the first high-pressure steam engine and the first working railway steam locomotive.

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24 March: Remembering William Morris on Birthday

William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was a British textile designer, poet, writer, and socialist activist who played a key role in the Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th century. Morris is remembered for his contributions to the decorative arts, as well as his political activism and his influential writings on art, design, and social justice.

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3 October: Tribute to William Morris

William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was a British textile designer, poet, writer, and socialist activist who played a key role in the Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th century. Morris is remembered for his contributions to the decorative arts, as well as his political activism and his influential writings on art, design, and social justice.

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22 April: Tribute to Richard Trevithick

Richard Trevithick (13 April 1771 – 22 April 1833) was a British inventor and mining engineer. He was an early pioneer of steam-powered road and rail transport, and his most significant contributions were the development of the first high-pressure steam engine and the first working railway steam locomotive.

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