Joseph Hartley Wicksteed

Joseph Hartley Wicksteed (12 September 1842 – 1919) was an English mechanical engineer and businessman.

Early life and education

He was born on 12th September 1842 in Leeds, England, and was educated at Ruthyn Grammar School.

Career

He was an apprentice mechanist at the Joshua Buckton and Co. Well House Foundry in Leeds, where he eventually became chief designer and a partner in the business. After Joshua Buckton's retirement, Wicksteed became the head of the company. From 1903–1904, Wicksteed was President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He is credited with the invention of several devices, including lever testing machines, specialty drills, and other industrial appliances.

Bibliography

He is the author of a number of books:

• William Blake's Jerusalem

• Blake's Innocence and Experience

• Blake's Vision of the Book of Job

See also

• Charles Wicksteed (engineer)

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers

References

External links

• https://archives.imeche.org/archive/institution-history/president-gallery/593815-1903-1904-joseph-hartley-wicksteed

• https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Joseph_Hartley_Wicksteed