Thomas Highs

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1768–1771

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Thomas Highs, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Arkwright's Spinning Frame Patent

   1768–1771

   Role: Inventor later alleged to have originated the spinning frame design

   1. 11768 · Arkwright House, Stoneygate, PrestonDevelopment Work at Arkwright House, Preston

      In 1768 Arkwright and John Kay rented rooms on Stoneygate in Preston, working on the spinning machine later patented.

   2. 21769 · Patent granted in England; the patent office location is not specified in the sourcesPatenting of the Spinning Frame

      In 1769 Arkwright patented the spinning frame, which produced twisted threads using wooden and metal cylinders rather than human fingers.

   3. 31771 · Cromford mill; Nottingham factoryFrom Horse Power at Nottingham to Water Power at Cromford

      Arkwright and Smalley set up a horse-driven Nottingham factory; in 1771 the partners built the first water-powered mill at Cromford.

Sources

1. Spinning frame Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
2. Richard Arkwright Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-30