Plaque from the American Society for Metals, Blaenavon Iroronworks, Torfaen, South Wales Valleys
Sydney Gilchrist Thomas developed a method of steel making which allowed the exploitation of the abundant supplies of high phosphorus iron ore. A discovery which had huge benefits for the early iron and steel industry of the 19th Century.
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