The Bo'ness Hippodrome will host a special, free evening about James Watt, his life and legacy on the evening of Tuesday, January 21. It's the same week as Watt's birthday and will look back on a successful year celebrating the Scottish inventor. Watt worked on his development of the steam engine at a cottage workshop … Continue reading Book tickets for free Watt event on January 21
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
Video showcases new Watt exhibition
The University of Birmingham has produced a short video about the new "Watt in the World" exhibition - charting the life and legacy of inventor James Watt. The display is at the Library of Birmingham until November. (More details here.) The video features Dr Malcolm Dick from the University - who has just produced a … Continue reading Video showcases new Watt exhibition
James Watt’s son and his Jacobean home
It's a stone's throw from the famous Aston Villa football ground in Birmingham. It's set in a lovely public park and now serves as a museum. Welcome to Aston Hall - the palatial home of inventor James Watt's son - also called James. Watt Jnr is often credited for building the cult of inventor Watt, … Continue reading James Watt’s son and his Jacobean home
Videos highlight Watt’s life in the English Midlands
History West Midlands has produced a series of videos to highlight the life and legacy of James Watt. Greenock-born Watt spent the second half of his life living and working around the Birmingham area. In this first video, we hear from Professor Peter Jones, Emeritus Professor of French History at the University of Birmingham. https://youtu.be/FUkn5Sd6o0Q … Continue reading Videos highlight Watt’s life in the English Midlands
Birmingham church celebrates Watt
Historic St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham is hosting a number of events to celebrate the life and legacy of inventor James Watt. Watt lived in the area when he first moved to Birmingham and attended the church alongside his business partner Matthew Boulton. Three key events are taking place in the Church … Continue reading Birmingham church celebrates Watt
