Below is a list of some famous inventors and inventions proudly from Derbyshire.
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9. The modern waterworks system.
George Sorocold (1668–1738), born in Derby, constructed the town's first waterworks, using a waterwheel to pump water through four miles of pipes made of elm trunks. Photo: Bloomberg
10. Swarfega.
Swarfega is a brand of thick, dark green heavy-duty hand cleaner used in engineering, construction and other manual trades, such as printing. It was invented in 1947 by Audley Bowdler Williamson, an industrial chemist from Heanor. Photo: Handout