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John Deere Celebrates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: October 30, 2024

John Deere Celebrates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation

John Deere Celebrates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation In the world of construction, few names carry the weig ...

John Deere Celebrates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation In the world of construction, few names carry the weight and legacy of John Deere, particularly when it comes to their iconic dozers. As 2024 marks J ...

October 30, 2024
| by Anthony Davis

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The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: July 10, 2024

The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications

The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications Bitumen, a highly viscous form of petroleum ...

The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications Bitumen, a highly viscous form of petroleum, is a cornerstone in modern construction and infrastructure. This black, sticky substance, kno ...

July 10, 2024
| by Anthony Davis

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Evolution of the Wheel Loader – From Modified Tractors to Technological Titans

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: October 22, 2023

Evolution of the Wheel Loader – From Modified Tractors to Technological Titans

Evolution of the Wheel Loader - From Modified Tractors to Technological Titans Wheel loaders, powerful mo ...

Evolution of the Wheel Loader - From Modified Tractors to Technological Titans Wheel loaders, powerful movers in construction sites and mines, have come a long way from their humble origins. Today, wi ...

October 22, 2023
| by Anthony Davis

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BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: September 24, 2023

BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise

BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise From Rome's Colosseum to the pyrami ...

BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise From Rome's Colosseum to the pyramids of the Mayans, ancient architecture has not only withstood the test of time but also provide ...

September 24, 2023
| by Anthony Davis

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The History of Bitumen

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: February 14, 2023

The History of Bitumen

The History of Bitumen Bitumen is a substance produced through the distillation of crude oil, a sticky, b ...

The History of Bitumen Bitumen is a substance produced through the distillation of crude oil, a sticky, black, highly viscous liquid, or semi-solid form, of petroleum. It is renowned for its waterproo ...

February 14, 2023
| by Anthony Davis

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Tomb of Roman Noblewoman reveals ancient concrete secrets

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: October 10, 2021

Tomb of Roman Noblewoman reveals ancient concrete secrets

Tomb of Roman Noblewoman reveals ancient concrete secrets Over time, concrete cracks and crumbles. Well, ...

Tomb of Roman Noblewoman reveals ancient concrete secrets Over time, concrete cracks and crumbles. Well, most concrete cracks and crumbles. Structures built in ancient Rome are still standing, exhibit ...

October 10, 2021
| by Anthony Davis

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Edgar Hooley inventor of the modern road surface honoured with a blue plaque

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: September 27, 2021

Edgar Hooley inventor of the modern road surface honoured with a blue plaque

Edgar Hooley inventor of the modern road surface honoured with a blue plaque An unsung hero credited with ...

Edgar Hooley inventor of the modern road surface honoured with a blue plaque An unsung hero credited with inventing the modern road surface has been celebrated with the unveiling of a commemorative bl ...

September 27, 2021
| by Anthony Davis

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The cities defined by their bridges

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: May 07, 2021

The cities defined by their bridges

The cities defined by their bridges Cities are defined by a variety of factors. People, culture, and arch ...

The cities defined by their bridges Cities are defined by a variety of factors. People, culture, and architecture all play a role in making one location recognisable from others. Engineering monuments ...

May 07, 2021
| by Anthony Davis

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Highways England Archaeologists expose jails, bombs and mapping mysteries in Hull

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: December 01, 2020

Highways England Archaeologists expose jails, bombs and mapping mysteries in Hull

Highways England Archaeologists expose jails, bombs and mapping mysteries in Hull A 235-year-old prison, ...

Highways England Archaeologists expose jails, bombs and mapping mysteries in Hull A 235-year-old prison, a suspected Second World War bomb explosion and mysterious buildings that don’t appear on any m ...

December 01, 2020
| by Anthony Davis

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The Bugatti Baby is reborn

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: July 25, 2020

The Bugatti Baby is reborn

The Bugatti Baby is reborn At the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, Bugatti announced our 110th birth ...

The Bugatti Baby is reborn At the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, Bugatti announced our 110th birthday present to ourselves, the reimagining of the original Bugatti Baby. The design and testing ...

July 25, 2020
| by Anthony Davis

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Tatra Trucks celebrates 170 years as the oldest wheeled vehicle producer in the World

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: July 02, 2020

Tatra Trucks celebrates 170 years as the oldest wheeled vehicle producer in the World

Tatra Trucks celebrates 170 years as the oldest wheeled vehicle producer in the World Tatra Trucks is one ...

Tatra Trucks celebrates 170 years as the oldest wheeled vehicle producer in the World Tatra Trucks is one of the most famous Czech engineering companies and can be proud of the longest uninterrupted t ...

July 02, 2020
| by Anthony Davis

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Network Rail hails Britain’s most treasured bridges

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: March 03, 2020

Network Rail hails Britain’s most treasured bridges

Network Rail hails Britain's most treasured bridges Network Rail is highlighting both The Forth and The B ...

Network Rail hails Britain's most treasured bridges Network Rail is highlighting both The Forth and The Britannia bridges as two of the most treasured and recognisable features of the British railway ...

March 03, 2020
| by Anthony Davis

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Highways England restoring historic mileposts in Yorkshire

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: August 15, 2019

Highways England restoring historic mileposts in Yorkshire

Highways England restoring historic mileposts in Yorkshire Six stone and cast-iron mileposts across roads ...

Highways England restoring historic mileposts in Yorkshire Six stone and cast-iron mileposts across roadsides in Yorkshire have been restored, protecting a historical feature and enhancing cultural he ...

August 15, 2019
| by Anthony Davis

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Bleeding Wolf in Altrincham to get £800,000 railway investment

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: June 25, 2019

Bleeding Wolf in Altrincham to get £800,000 railway investment

Bleeding Wolf in Altrincham to get £800,000 railway investment Bleeding Wolf is an area of railway named ...

Bleeding Wolf in Altrincham to get £800,000 railway investment Bleeding Wolf is an area of railway named after a legendary act of bravery will see an important railway upgrade this summer to ensure fa ...

June 25, 2019
| by Anthony Davis

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Spitfire lands at London Bridge to mark 75 years since the D-Day landings

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: May 31, 2019

Spitfire lands at London Bridge to mark 75 years since the D-Day landings

Spitfire lands at London Bridge to mark 75 years since the D-Day landings There was a Supermarine Spitfir ...

Spitfire lands at London Bridge to mark 75 years since the D-Day landings There was a Supermarine Spitfire surprise for passengers at London Bridge this morning as a full-scale replica Spitfire appear ...

May 31, 2019
| by Anthony Davis

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New triple decker roundabout project uncovers WWII unexploded bombs

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: November 12, 2018

New triple decker roundabout project uncovers WWII unexploded bombs

New triple decker roundabout project uncovers WWII unexploded bombs Highways experts aiming to transform ...

New triple decker roundabout project uncovers WWII unexploded bombs Highways experts aiming to transform journeys on a vital part of the road network in North Tyneside had to go back to the classroom ...

November 12, 2018
| by Anthony Davis

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Historic railway artefacts rediscovered by Network Rail after 50 years

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: October 02, 2018

Historic railway artefacts rediscovered by Network Rail after 50 years

Historic railway artefacts rediscovered by Network Rail after 50 years For the first time, members of the ...

Historic railway artefacts rediscovered by Network Rail after 50 years For the first time, members of the public will be able to see detailed plans by George Stephenson - known as the father of the ra ...

October 02, 2018
| by Anthony Davis

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The top five mines in the world

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: May 18, 2018

The top five mines in the world

The top five mines in the world Many necessities of modern life rely on mined materials – but where are t ...

The top five mines in the world Many necessities of modern life rely on mined materials – but where are these minerals coming from and what exactly makes them so impressive? 1. AS GOOD AS GOLD – KALGO ...

May 18, 2018
| by Anthony Davis

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Biplane Airmail Service resumes in USA for one historic week

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: May 08, 2018

Biplane Airmail Service resumes in USA for one historic week

Biplane Airmail Service resumes in USA for one historic week Like a flight back in time, historic Stearma ...

Biplane Airmail Service resumes in USA for one historic week Like a flight back in time, historic Stearman Speedmail biplanes will carry mail from San Diego to Seattle from Sunday, May 13, to Friday, ...

May 08, 2018
| by Anthony Davis

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Land Rover celebrates their 70th Anniversary

Posted by Anthony Davis
|Date: April 30, 2018

Land Rover celebrates their 70th Anniversary

Land Rover celebrates their 70th Anniversary Land Rover will mark their 70th anniversary with a global br ...

Land Rover celebrates their 70th Anniversary Land Rover will mark their 70th anniversary with a global broadcast celebrating the world's favourite 4x4s and the people who love them. Starring the cars ...

April 30, 2018
| by Anthony Davis

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