William Murdock memorial and others in St. Mary's Church

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Date:1754 - 1839 (c.)

Description:Murdock worked as a engineer for the firm of Boulton and Watt and will always be remembered for his discovery of the use of coal gas for lighting. Murdock is buried in St. Mary's Church along with Boulton and Watt.


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1100s
Corbel Stone in St. Mary's Church
Corbel Stone in St. Mary's Church

St Mary's Church features many fine architectural features such as this Corbel Stone ...

1730s
James Watt's Statue, St. Mary's Church
James Watt's Statue, St. Mary's Church

James Watt's impressive statue in St. Mary's Church is a fine memorial to the great ...

2000s
Digital Handsworth Video Vault
Digital Handsworth Video Vault

A growing collection of short videos focusing on people and places in Handsworth. ...

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