Robert Neville-Grenville
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| Born | December 16, 1846 |
| Died | September 13, 1936 |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University |
| Occupation | Inventors |
Robert Neville J.P., D.L., later Neville-Grenville, (16 December 1846 - 13 September 1936) was the eldest son of Ralph Neville-Grenville. He was the first person to study Engineering at Cambridge University and was renowned as an inventor. He served as the High Sheriff of Somerset.
Cider making
Neville-Grenville began researching means of production of Cider in 1893 at Butleigh Court, Somerset. His work focussed on large scale cider production and the use of different varieties of the fruit to produce consistent crops as well as pasteurisation. His work was seen as "rebelling against the crude and dirty methods" then employed[1]. This work went on to attract government support and form the basis of the National Fruit and Cider Institute and later the Long Ashton Research Station[2].
Neville-Grenville Steam Carriage
The steam carriage was created in 1875 with George Jackson Churchward and based around a static boiler. After being used for twenty years in and around Glastonbury it was retired from use until restored in 1947[3]. It is the oldest working self propelled vehicle in the world and is now on display at the National Motor Museum.
References
- ↑ Eng, University of Bristol Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Long Ashton (1953). Annual Report of the Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station. Printed at the Chronicle and herald Press.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ The Royal Bath & West Society of England Journal
- ↑ "Grenville Steam Carriage". National Motor Museum. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
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