The London Museum of Water and Steam has published its own factsheet for teachers - highlighting "five things you need to know" about James Watt. You can download the factsheet by clicking this link. The factsheet is part of a series of useful links and downloads available on the Museum's website. The Museum in Brentford … Continue reading London museum highlights wonder of Watt
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First Minister talks about Watt’s impact
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has talked about James Watt and his legacy during a speech in the United States. The FM admitted that Scotland was, "in so many ways", the country that led the world into the industrial age. "It would be fitting if we could now help to lead the world into a … Continue reading First Minister talks about Watt’s impact
Council considers creating James Watt tartan
The local authority responsible for the birthplace of James Watt - Inverclyde Council - is considering creating a tartan in the inventor's honour. The website Inverclyde Now said the resulting fabric could be shown off during the "Tartan Day" celebrations. These take place in New York each April. The website also said the Council’s annual … Continue reading Council considers creating James Watt tartan
Check out Watt in Manchester
James Watt's statue in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens has been profiled by the website Mancunian Matters. The site says: "Although not a Mancunian, it was through Watt’s improvements to the steam engine that Manchester became a huge manufacturing city." The site says the Manchester statue is a replica of one that stands in Westminster Abbey. Watt's … Continue reading Check out Watt in Manchester
Call for papers for Watt conference
The University of Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference about inventor James Watt. "Rethinking James Watt (1736-1819): Innovation, Culture and Legacy" will run from the evening of Friday, August 30 and conclude on Sunday, September 1. It will start just a few days after the 200th anniversary of Watt's death. Full details, including conference fees, … Continue reading Call for papers for Watt conference
Home of the Kelpies celebrates Watt
The Helix Park - home to the Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures - is hosting three events exploring the surrounding area's industrial heritage. James Watt and other historical characters linked with the area will feature in the talks, which take place over three Thursdays in February 2019, in the park's main visitor centre (pictured). … Continue reading Home of the Kelpies celebrates Watt
Website highlights Scotland’s contributions to science
James Watt is just one of the amazing Scots whose inventions changed the world. The website Gizmodo has published an article celebrating great Scots and their achievements in science and technology. Watt, naturally, is included. The site chose January 25, 2019 - on what would have been the 260th birthday of another famous Scot, Rabbie … Continue reading Website highlights Scotland’s contributions to science
Falkirk Herald tells of Watt’s workshop
James Watt's cottage workshop at Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, has been profiled in an article by historian Ian Scott in The Falkirk Herald newspaper. Watt did early work to develop the steam engine at Kinneil before moving to Birmingham. Mr Scott said: "The workshop (at Kinneil) in which much of the experimental work was done still stands, though … Continue reading Falkirk Herald tells of Watt’s workshop
James Watt at the National Mining Museum Scotland
Inventor James Watt worked on developing the steam engine to support the mining industry. Watt gained early support from industrialist Dr John Roebuck, who was leasing pits around Bo'ness in central Scotland in the 18th century. Roebuck hoped Watt could improve the steam engine to reduce flooding in his pits. Sadly Watt's breakthrough improvements came … Continue reading James Watt at the National Mining Museum Scotland
Institution to host annual Watt Dinner
The Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland (IESIS) will be hosting its annual James Watt Dinner on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Radisson Blu hotel, Glasgow. Details will shortly be available at the IESIS website http://www.IESIS.org/jwd. This annual dinner event celebrates the life of James Watt and hosts the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame. … Continue reading Institution to host annual Watt Dinner