The Boulton and Watt steam engine at Verdant Works museum in Dundee has received an Engineering Heritage Award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). William Edgar CBE, IMechE Past President, unveiled a commemorative plaque. There was also a special ‘steam-themed’ musical performance from a singing group called Quire. Pictures from the event - which took … Continue reading Verdant’s engine receives heritage award
Steam engine honoured on Watt anniversary day
A Boulton and Watt steam engine - which takes pride of place in one of Dundee's leading museums - is to receive a prestigious heritage award . . . on a very special day. The rotative beam engine - one of only five of its kind surviving in the UK - is the star object … Continue reading Steam engine honoured on Watt anniversary day
Gallery: Families’ fun at Verdant Works
Families had fun at a recent Innovative Inventors' Day at Verdant Works Museum in Dundee. It was a great opportunity to showcase the Museum's Boulton and Watt Engine which dates from 1801-1802 - and encourage younger visitors to explore their creativity. Click any of the pictures below to see larger versions. All the shots are … Continue reading Gallery: Families’ fun at Verdant Works
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
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