Ink wash drawing of farm buildings by John Phillp
This ink wash drawing by John Phillp shows unknown farm buildings, apparently on fire.
The image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp ...
Inscription by John Phillp
The inscription reads
To Mr JOSEPH MOORE WHO HAS RAISED THE TRIENNIAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL INSTITUTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL HOSPITAL NEAR [altered to AT] BIRMINGHAM FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS TO UNRIVALLED ...
Inscription for silver soup tureen, cover and stand by John Phillp
This is the inscription on a silver soup tureen which was presented to James Watt by the Proprietors of Glasgow Waterworks. Watt had advised them on the best way of moving water to their engines at Dalmarnock ...
Interior view of the Hermitage at Soho by John Phillp
This watercolour shows the interior of the Hermitage, one of the garden buildings built on the Soho Estate by the industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton (1728-1809). He referred to it as his 'building ...
Inventory of Furniture &c. at Soho House left in the care of Mr and Mrs Kimnell, page 1
By 1851 Soho House was owned by Matthew Piers Watt Boulton, the grandson of the industrialist Matthew Boulton. As he lived mainly at Great Tew in Oxfordshire and in London he decided to let Soho House ...
Inventory of Furniture &c. at Soho House left in the care of Mr and Mrs Kimnell, page 2
By 1851 Soho House was owned by Matthew Piers Watt Boulton, the grandson of the industrialist Matthew Boulton. As he lived mainly at Great Tew in Oxfordshire and in London he decided to let Soho House ...
Inventory of Furniture &c. at Soho House left in the care of Mr and Mrs Kimnell, page 3
By 1851 Soho House was owned by Matthew Piers Watt Boulton, the grandson of the industrialist Matthew Boulton. As he lived mainly at Great Tew in Oxfordshire and in London he decided to let Soho House ...
Inventory of plate placed in the strong room, Soho House
This is an inventory of the plate which was placed in the strong room at Soho House on 20th December 1845. By this date Soho House was the home of Matthew Piers Watt Boulton, the grandson of Matthew ...
Inventory of Stable Utensils at Soho House taken by J. Westley
This is the first page of an inventory of the stable equipment at Soho House was taken on 8th May 1835 when Thomas Aldritt left the service of M.R. Boulton, the son of Matthew Boulton.
It included ...
Inventory of Stable Utensils at Soho House taken by J. Westley, page 2
This inventory of the stable equipment at Soho House was taken on 8th May 1835 when Thomas Aldritt left the service of M.R. Boulton, the son of Matthew Boulton. It included a set of harnesses for the ...
Inventory, Soho House, 21st November 1850, page 1
By 1850 Soho House was owned by Matthew Piers Watt Boulton, the grandson of the industrialist Matthew Boulton. MPW Boulton lived mainly at the family estate of Great Tew in Oxfordshire and London. After ...
Inventory, Soho House, 21st November 1850, pages 2 and 3
By 1850 Soho House was owned by Matthew Piers Watt Boulton, the grandson of the industrialist Matthew Boulton. MPW Boulton lived mainly at the family estate of Great Tew in Oxfordshire and London. After ...
James Watt burial at Handsworth Parish Church
The burial place of James Watt. Watt died on August 19th 1819 at his home, Heathfield House. He was laid to rest next to his old friend and colleague Matthew Boulton in Saint Mary's Churchyard.
James Watt copying press, Handsworth
James Watt developed the copy press so that copies of letters and business documents could easily be retained. The machines were made at the Soho Manufactory and supplied to a wide variety of customers ...
James Watt's attic workshop at Heathfield Hall
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, Scotland. He worked as a mathematical-instrument maker from the age of 19 and soon became interested in improving the steam engines, which were used at ...
James Watt's Copying Machine
The overhead carrier of the bust lathe showing the drills and feelers. Also visible is the handkerchief against which he rested his head while working.
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, ...
James Watt's Copying Machine
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, Scotland. He worked as a mathematical-instrument maker from the age of 19 and soon became interested in improving the steam engines, which were used at ...
James Watt's Copying Press
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, Scotland. He worked as a mathematical-instrument maker from the age of 19 and soon became interested in improving the steam engines, which were used at ...