Season: 3 Episode: 38

William Champion’s Zinc and Brass Works was, in the 18th century, probably the largest industrial site in Europe. His methods enabled him to produce a much higher quality brass than his rivals. He prospered until his patent ran out, then his rivals started to use his processes and he went bankrupt.

This episode not only tells you more about this remarkable character but you also get to hear exactly what happened when we were invited on a paranormal investigation in the Warmley Clock Tower, part of William's manufacturing complex. Let me tell you, it wasn't a peaceful night...

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This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. 

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SOURCES

Bristol City Council

Bristol Brass.  Day, J. (1973). David & Charles.

The Goldney family: a Bristol Dynasty. P. K. Stembridge (Bristol Record Society 1998)

Quakers in Science and Industry. A. Raistrick, (1950; Sessions Book Trust, York 1993)

The Gardens Trust

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Intro music by The Model Folk 

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