Part of the Lancashire Lantern network, the Pioneers gives details of people who were famous local people in science, technology and innovation. These pioneers were either born in Lancashire or their endeavours made a significant contribution to the development of the County.
Richard Arkwright - Websites
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/arkwright_richard.shtml
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/education/museums/
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
http://www2.exnet.com/1995/10/10/science/science.html
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/IRarkwright.htm
http://www.britainexpress.com/History/bio/arkwright.htm
http://www.cromfordmill.co.uk/ (The Arkwright Society)
Oxford dictionary of National Biography entry