japanning — ▪ decorative art in the decorative arts, process popular in 18th century Europe for finishing and ornamenting wood, leather, tin, and papier mâché in imitation of the celebrated lacquerwork of the Japanese. In modern industry, the term refers to … Universalium
Sunbeam (motorcycle) — Sunbeam was a British motorcycle marque generally known for high quality.Fact|date=March 2008HistoryJohn Marston, the man who started it all was born in Ludlow, Shropshire, U.K. in 1836, of a minor landowning family. In 1851 at age 15, he was… … Wikipedia
Narrowboat — Modern narrowboats for leisure cruising, Bugsworth Basin, Buxworth, Derbyshire, England A narrowboat or narrow boat is a boat of a distinctive design, made to fit the narrow canals of Great Britain. In the context of British Inland Waterways,… … Wikipedia
Papier-mâché — (French for chewed up paper because of its appearance), sometimes called paper mâché, is a construction material that consists of pieces of paper, sometimes reinforced with textiles, stuck together using a wet paste (e.g., glue, starch, or… … Wikipedia
Science and invention in Birmingham — Birmingham is the second largest city in the United Kingdom. It is one of the country s principal industrial centres and has an impressive history of industrial and scientific innovation.16th century1547: Although no record is kept to indicate… … Wikipedia