1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Saw Mill in Cadiz, Spain
Fifth page of description of the Engine for Don Fernando de Torres, Cadiz, Spain, January 1791.
Another European engine, this time for Spain. This was one of a handful of engines that Boulton & Watt ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
Cross-Section of the boilers for William Tate’s Engine, London, March 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of business, but ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
General Section of 52 Horse 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London, March 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
Ground Plan of William Tate’s Malt Distillery and Brewery, 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of business, but the largest ...
Aston Church Institution
Aston Church Institution, despite its name, stood on Villa Street in the Soho Ward.
Beauty Receiving the White Rose by Joseph Southall
A pencil sketch for Joseph Southall’s largest easel painting, Beauty Receiving the White Rose from her Father, held in the collections of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The folk tale of Beauty and ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 2' of general section of cornish mine pumping engine, for the Poldory Mine.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a 48 inch ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 3.' of the inside view of the Poldory Engine seen from the Lower Wall. Also shows longitudinal section of the boiler and seating and external view of the chimney.
This engine was a typical ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 4.' of the outside front view of the Poldory engine. Also shows external view of part of the boiler.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 5.' of the Poldory ground plan. Also includes horizontal and cross-sections of the boiler and seating.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 6' of Poldory Engine's first floor. Also shows the top of the boiler and chimney.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
'Reference to Drawings No. 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.'
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a 48 inch cylinder and an 8 foot stroke. Poldory Mine ...
Cotton Mill 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Hulme, Manchester
Plan of the engine and boiler houses (reverse copy).
This was a typical sun & planet engine for a cotton mill. It was ordered by John Pooley and his partners for their cotton mill in Hulme, South ...
Cotton Mill 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Hulme, Manchester
Reverse copy of the front view of the engine and cross-section of the boilers and seating. Note that the beam for working the fire extinguishing apparatus has been pencilled in.
This was a typical ...
Cotton Mill 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Hulme, Manchester
Reverse copy of the cross-section of the engine house.
This was a typical sun & planet engine for a cotton mill. It was ordered by John Pooley and his partners for their cotton mill in Hulme, South ...
Cotton Mill 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Hulme, Manchester
General view of the engine.
This was a typical sun & planet engine for a cotton mill. It was ordered by John Pooley and his partners for their cotton mill in Hulme, South Manchester in 1798. The ...
Cotton Mill 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Hulme, Manchester
Reverse copy of the general view of the engine. Note that the beam for working the fire extinguishing apparatus has been pencilled in.
This was a typical sun & planet engine for a cotton mill. It was ...
Cotton Mill 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Hulme, Manchester
Ground plan of the engine and two boilers.
This was a typical sun & planet engine for a cotton mill. It was ordered by John Pooley and his partners for their cotton mill in Hulme, South Manchester ...