William McConnel

William McConnel was an industrialist and mill-owner from Lancashire, England. He founded the Aberdovey Slate Company that ran the Bryn Eglwys slate quarry from 1863 onwards and oversaw the construction of the associated Talyllyn Railway.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1809
Birth place
Manchester , Lancashire , Ancoats
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1902
Hometown
Manchester
Known for
Talyllyn Railway

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