Merchandise featuring the newly-created James Watt Commemorative Tartan is now on sale. Ties, rosettes, umbrellas, travel mugs and pens are available ... and kilts may follow. The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock is currently selling a selection of the Watt merchandise. A similar range of products will be available from the town's James Watt Institution … Continue reading Here’s Watt to wear: tartan items now on sale
James Watt and the celebration of innovation
Dr Malcolm Dick OBE - Director of the Centre for West Midlands History and Senior Lecturer in Regional and Local History at the University of Birmingham - reflects on the life and legacy of James Watt. This Sunday (August 25, 2019) marks the 200th anniversary of the Watt's death. Check out events here. James Watt … Continue reading James Watt and the celebration of innovation
James Watt on Good Morning Scotland
The BBC's Good Morning Scotland radio programme has reflected on the life of James Watt ahead of the 200th anniversary of his death. The programme was broadcast today (August 18, 2019) - and is available to stream for the next 30 days. The programme talked to Watt experts from across Scotland and also highlighted Watt's … Continue reading James Watt on Good Morning Scotland
Doors Open to celebrate Watt
Doors Open Days in Inverclyde this year will include a James Watt tour and Watt Lego! events in local libraries. See full listings here. Look out for activities in Inverclyde on August 31 and September 1. Doors Open Days helps people see inside buildings not normally (or always) open to the public. A spokesperson for … Continue reading Doors Open to celebrate Watt
Halloween festival will honour Watt
The annual Galoshans Festival in Greenock this autumn "will pay homage" to the town's most famous son, inventor James Watt. The Greenock Telegraph reports that the festival will run from October 25 and feature shows and live entertainment. As well as celebrating local Halloween traditions, it will mark the achievements of James Watt. Keep the … Continue reading Halloween festival will honour Watt
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
Campaign to re-instate Watt name at college is “gathering steam”
The Greenock Telegraph is reporting that a campaign to reinstate the James Watt College name in Greenock is "gathering steam". The buildings are now part of West College Scotland. James Watt College had been a fixture in the town for 100 years before the name disappeared as part of a merger with Clydebank and Reid … Continue reading Campaign to re-instate Watt name at college is “gathering steam”
Radio show considers the genius of James Watt
A forthcoming episode of "The Forum" programme on the BBC World Service will focus on inventor James Watt. Dr Malcolm Dick of the University of Birmingham was interviewed for the show. He says the BBC also talked to Watt experts Val Boa from McLean Museum and Art Gallery in Greenock, Ben Russell from the Science … Continue reading Radio show considers the genius of James Watt
Council registers Watt tartan
Inverclyde Council has registered a special commemorative tartan to celebrate the life and legacy of Greenock-born inventor James Watt. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Watt's death. The tartan has been created as part of a series of celebrations in the Inverclyde area. An entry on Scottish Register of Tartans says: "The James Watt tartan … Continue reading Council registers Watt tartan
Greenock museum part of Watt Institution
Greenock's McLean Museum and Art Gallery - and adjoining Watt Library and Watt Hall - will be promoted under The Watt Institution banner when the buildings re-open in 2019. The complex is currently closed for a £2 million refurbishment. Inverclyde Council is promoting the use of the complex's legal name to mark the 200th anniversary … Continue reading Greenock museum part of Watt Institution
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