Water Frame
Arkwright patents a water-powered spinning frame suited to large factory production.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Richard Arkwright Biography and Timeline
Follow Richard Arkwright through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Richard Arkwright, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1769–1769Years on this page
1769
Industrial Revolution
The spinning frame or water frame was developed by Richard Arkwright who, along with two partners, patents it in 1769
Invention of Spinning Mill
Invents the spinning mill, a water powered spinning machine
Records, sources and methodology
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