James Watt is well known as an inventor and engineer. But did you know that he made musical instruments?

Engineering historian Dr Nina Baker (pictured above) told us more.

Listen to the audio here . . . .

Statue of James Watt at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Picture by Adrian Mahoney.

Statue of James Watt at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Picture by Adrian Mahoney.

 

Dr Baker will explore Watt’s musical work during a talk in Birmingham this November. Full details are on this website.