Teachers and community groups running workshops on James Watt and his family can now download free factsheets. The packs have been compiled by the Mrs History team - delivering sessions in schools around the Birmingham area, as part of the Watt 2019 celebrations, supported by the National Lottery and other funders. Download the factsheets by … Continue reading Download free Watt factsheets
Children learn what’s Watt
Youngsters in Birmingham are taking part in special lessons in schools to learn more about the city's adopted son, the inventor James Watt. Watt arrived in the city in his late 30s and is buried in St Mary's Parish Church in the Handsworth area. This year - 2019 - marks the 200th anniversary of his … Continue reading Children learn what’s Watt