Historic Environment Scotland has revamped some of the signs at the site of the former cottage workshop of James Watt. The organisation has remade and remounted plaques on a historic steam engine cylinder, sited next to the remains of the Watt workshop at Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness. The workshop was built in the 1760s behind Kinneil … Continue reading Sign of the times at Kinneil
Check out free library exhibition on Watt
Bo'ness Library is hosting a free exhibition on inventor James Watt. The displays tell of Watt's early life and his partnership with Dr John Roebuck (who lived at Kinneil House, Bo'ness). They also explore Watt's move to Birmingham, how he teamed up with industrialist Matthew Boulton, Watt's other projects, his family, his role in the … Continue reading Check out free library exhibition on Watt
Walk in Watt’s footsteps on Glasgow Green
History fans are being given the chance to walk in James Watt's footsteps - and hear some new poems inspired by the great man. A special history walk is being held on Glasgow Green - the place where Watt had his eureka moment to develop the steam engine using a separate condenser. The walk will … Continue reading Walk in Watt’s footsteps on Glasgow Green
Free Watt film show in Bo’ness
James Watt will feature in a free film show at Bo'ness Library (pictured). The event - on Friday, August 23, from 7 p.m. - will feature a short film about Watt's cottage workshop at Kinneil Estate in the town. There will also be vintage films from Scotland's Moving Image Archive, cared for by the National Library … Continue reading Free Watt film show in Bo’ness
Exhibition and musical tribute to Watt
Greenock - the birthplace of James Watt - is set to celebrate the great man with an exhibition and musical recital. "Where Art Tells Tales" has been organised as part of Inverclyde's Great Place project and is the result of community workshops. The event will take place at the town's Beacon Arts Centre on Friday, … Continue reading Exhibition and musical tribute to Watt
Show me the way to Armadillo – for Watt event on Sept 3
A free public lecture on James Watt is being held in Glasgow on September 3. Full details are listed below. Tickets are free but you must register for a place using the Eventbrite link provided below. ---- Name of event: Public Evening Lecture: James Watt and Precision Engineering Summary: This is a public evening lecture marking … Continue reading Show me the way to Armadillo – for Watt event on Sept 3
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