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Bessemer steelworks

Bessemer steelworks refers to the production method developed by Sir Henry Bessemer in the 1850s for making steel more efficiently and affordably. The Bessemer process involved blowing air through molten iron to remove impurities, resulting in stronger steel. This innovation revolutionized the steel industry, enabling large-scale production and contributing to advancements in construction, transportation, and manufacturing. The method laid the foundation for modern steel-making techniques, significantly impacting industrialization and enabling the development of skyscrapers, railways, and other infrastructure. Bessemer steelworks became synonymous with quality steel production during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.