George Perry (c.1718–1771): industrialist, cartographer and naturalist

George Perry (c.1718–1771) stands out as a multifaceted figure in the history of Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge, and Liverpool, contributing significantly to industrial development, cartography, and natural history. His 1758 work, A description of Coalbrookdale, featured two pioneering perspective views of industrial landscapes, created with Thomas Smith, offering rare visual documentation of early industrialization. Perry's correspondence with notable figures like Emanuel Mendes da Costa and Thomas Pennant highlights his role in fossil exchange and geological studies. Additionally, his unfinished history of Liverpool was later compiled by William Enfield (1773). This study reconstructs Perry's diverse career, emphasizing his interdisciplinary contributions to industry, mapping, and natural sciences.

Leach, S., & Torrens, H. S. (2022). George Perry (c.1718–1771): industrialist, cartographer and naturalist. Archives of Natural History, 49(1), 102–116. https://doi.org/10.3366/anh.2022.0761