His largest project was the system that supplied Manchester with much of its water during the 19th century; construction of what was in its day the largest chain of reservoirs in the world began in 1848 and was completed in 1877.
His largest project was the system. This system supplied Manchester with much of its water during the 19th century. Construction of what was in its day the largest chain of reservoirs in the world began in 1848. Construction of what was in its day the largest chain of reservoirs in the world was completed in 1877.