Nottingham shopkeeper, Frederick Gibson Garton, came up with the recipe for the famous sauce in his grocery shop in New Basford.placeholder image
Nottingham shopkeeper, Frederick Gibson Garton, came up with the recipe for the famous sauce in his grocery shop in New Basford.

10 inventions and other amazing things Nottinghamshire gave the world

By Kyle Wilson
Published 10th Sep 2020, 10:14 BST

Nottinghamshire has been the home of many remarkable people over the years, and there are some who have been responsible for some of the most iconic inventions to date.

Below is a list of some famous inventors and inventions proudly from Nottinghamshire.

Professor Don Grierson of the University of Nottingham led a team that produced the first genetically engineered tomato. The tomato went on to be the first genetically modified plant food to be approved for sale on both sides of the Atlantic.

9. Genetically modified tomatoes.

Professor Don Grierson of the University of Nottingham led a team that produced the first genetically engineered tomato. The tomato went on to be the first genetically modified plant food to be approved for sale on both sides of the Atlantic. Photo: David Silverman

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James Hargreaves fled from Lancashire when his new invention the Spinning Jenny was wrecked by fellow weavers. He settled in Nottingham, where he built a small spinning mill off Lower Parliament Street in 1767. His invention resulted in massive changes in the spinning industry.

10. Spinning Jenny.

James Hargreaves fled from Lancashire when his new invention the Spinning Jenny was wrecked by fellow weavers. He settled in Nottingham, where he built a small spinning mill off Lower Parliament Street in 1767. His invention resulted in massive changes in the spinning industry. Photo: Science & Society Picture Librar

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