Sir David Roberts McMurtry, the founder of measurement specialist company Renishaw, has been awarded the James Watt International Gold Medal. He received the honour at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Annual Dinner, which took place on November 21 at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum. Every two years the IMechE awards the James Watt International Gold … Continue reading Sir David scoops James Watt medal
Museum pays tribute to founder and Watt author
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester has paid tribute to one its founders - the Rev. Dr Richard L Hills MBE, who has died at the age of 82. He authored a range of articles and publications - including three volumes of the life of James Watt, as well as an acclaimed 1970 … Continue reading Museum pays tribute to founder and Watt author
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