Sir Thomas Lombe
(1685-1739)

merchant, silk mercer, developer of machinery for silk throwing, and Knight Bachelor (from 1727)

Died aged c. 54

Sir Thomas Lombe (5 September 1685 – 8 January 1739) was an English merchant and developer of machinery for silk throwing.

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Derby, United Kingdom

John Lombe c.1693-1722 established Derby Silk Mill with his brother, Thomas. George Sorocold 1668-c.1738 hydraulic engineer

Derby Silk Mill, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, United Kingdom where they owned