It was the model engine that inspired James Watt to have his big idea .... The model Newcomen Engine is now on show in a glass case in The Hunterian Museum within the University of Glasgow. It was once used for teaching and demonstrations. But it was unreliable. Between 1763 and 1764, the young James … Continue reading Heritage award for museum’s model engine
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Check out free library exhibition on Watt
Bo'ness Library is hosting a free exhibition on inventor James Watt. The displays tell of Watt's early life and his partnership with Dr John Roebuck (who lived at Kinneil House, Bo'ness). They also explore Watt's move to Birmingham, how he teamed up with industrialist Matthew Boulton, Watt's other projects, his family, his role in the … Continue reading Check out free library exhibition on Watt
Watt’s final resting place hosts celebration
The Birmingham church where James Watt is buried will stage a celebration of life - on the 200th anniversary of his death. St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, also known as Handsworth Old Church, will host a "Choral Evensong" - attended by the Bishop of Birmingham and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of … Continue reading Watt’s final resting place hosts celebration
Industrial museums celebrate Watt
Scotland's industrial museums are celebrating the life and legacy of James Watt - on the 200th anniversary of his death. They are organising events and online activities as part of this year's "Go Industrial Day" on Sunday, August 25. A spokesperson said: "It seems fitting that Go Industrial should commemorate Watt, whose success was so … Continue reading Industrial museums celebrate Watt
Walk in Watt’s footsteps on Glasgow Green
History fans are being given the chance to walk in James Watt's footsteps - and hear some new poems inspired by the great man. A special history walk is being held on Glasgow Green - the place where Watt had his eureka moment to develop the steam engine using a separate condenser. The walk will … Continue reading Walk in Watt’s footsteps on Glasgow Green
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
Steam engine honoured on Watt anniversary day
A Boulton and Watt steam engine - which takes pride of place in one of Dundee's leading museums - is to receive a prestigious heritage award . . . on a very special day. The rotative beam engine - one of only five of its kind surviving in the UK - is the star object … Continue reading Steam engine honoured on Watt anniversary day
“Watt A Day!” at Kinneil
The 200th anniversary of the death of James Watt is being marked by a special event at a place where he worked. "Watt A Day!" will celebrate the inventor at Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness - home to a surviving James Watt cottage workshop. Special activities have been lined up in the afternoon of Sunday, August 25 … Continue reading “Watt A Day!” at Kinneil
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
Discover James Watt at Kinneil House
Kinneil House - the home of Watt's Scottish business partner Dr John Roebuck - is opening its doors for a series of free tours in 2019. The events have been organised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), with support from The Friends of Kinneil charity. As well as touring the interiors of the House itself, visitors … Continue reading Discover James Watt at Kinneil House
