Glasgow's Riverside Museum will mark the 200th anniversary of the death of inventor James Watt with a new exhibition later in 2019. It will contrast Watt's work to develop an improved steam engine with 21st century transport innovations such as a Tesla Model S car. Curator Neil Johnson-Symington of Glasgow Life, which runs the Museum, … Continue reading A 21st century focus on Watt at Riverside
Falkirk district’s Museums tell of Watt’s work
James Watt came to the Falkirk area in central Scotland to develop his improved steam engine. He was backed by John Roebuck, an industrialist who helped establish the famous Carron Iron Works in the area. Roebuck even built a special workshop for Watt to use in the grounds of his then home, Kinneil House, on … Continue reading Falkirk district’s Museums tell of Watt’s work
James Watt in Greenock
Valerie Boa, the curator of the McLean Museum and Art Gallery in Greenock, has talked about James Watt's early life in the town. The inventor was born in William Street in 1736. Listen here: WATT'S LEGACY TO THE TOWN Valerie also talked about Watt's legacy and how visitors can walk in Watt's footsteps. Please … Continue reading James Watt in Greenock
Watt’s life and legacy in Birmingham
Dr Malcolm Dick from the University of Birmingham has talked about the life and legacy of James Watt and his later life in Birmingham . . . . Listen to the part one of the interview here: Malcolm also talked about some of the Watt objects which remain in the city - and the sites … Continue reading Watt’s life and legacy in Birmingham
Birmingham plans Watt celebrations
The city of Birmingham in the West Midlands will honour its adopted son, the inventor James Watt, during a series of events and initiatives during 2019 - the 200th anniversary of his death. Watt moved to the city aged 38. He died in 1819 - aged 83 - at his home “Heathfield” in Handsworth, now … Continue reading Birmingham plans Watt celebrations
Dundee’s Boulton and Watt Engine
Gill Poulter of Dundee Heritage Trust has talked about the Boulton and Watt Engine at the Verdant Works museum in the city. The engine is the star object of the High Mill section of the works and dates from 1801-1802. It's one of only five of its kind surviving in the UK and is on loan … Continue reading Dundee’s Boulton and Watt Engine
James Watt’s Cottage workshop in Bo’ness
Historian Geoff Bailey has talked about James Watt's Cottage - the 18th century workshop used by the inventor when he was based at Kinneil House, on the outskirts of Bo'ness in central Scotland. The remains of the Cottage can still be seen in Kinneil Estate, now a public park. The park is open throughout the … Continue reading James Watt’s Cottage workshop in Bo’ness
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