Bronze plaque № 59546

Renfrew, Renfrewshire, England, United Kingdom

Energy & Ambition. This sculpture represents the energy in the community which harnessed the elements and forces of nature to propel industrial innovation and skills. Development of engine technology was quickly exploited for the creation of paddle steamers which accelerated global exploration, foll

owed by propeller driven ships and finely crafted aeroplanes in wood, canvas & metal. The local factory of Beardmore’s made a series of biplanes during the first world war. This included the Sopwith ‘

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