Pencil drawing by C Phillp
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches mostly by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. He was ...
Pencil sketch of a dog's head by John Phillp
This pencil sketch probably shows dash, Matthew Boulton's favourite dog.
The image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have ...
Pencil sketch of a tree in snow by John Phillp
This pencil sketch is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. He was ...
Pencil sketch of cow lying under tree by John Phillp
This pencil sketch of a cow was done from nature. It is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but ...
Pencil sketch of sword hilt by John Phillp
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. He was born ...
Pencil study of a hand by John Phillp
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. He was born ...
Perspective view of a columned hall by John Phillp
This pen and ink perspective is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). It is likely that it was a drawing exercise to provide practice in perspective.
John ...
Plan of Heathfield Hall
Plan of Heathfield Hall, the former home of Jamas Watt. This plan was drawn by E.G. Collins of the Heathfield Estate Office in September 1921.
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, Scotland. ...
Plan of Soho
A nineteenth century plan of Matthew Boulton's Soho by then in the ownership of his son, Matthew Robinson Boulton. The Mint is clearly visible to the right of the factory. By 1788 Boulton had six presses ...
Plan of the Dining Room at Soho House
This plan of the Dining Room at Soho House was made when a new carpet was being planned (probably by Matthew Boulton's son Matthew Robinson Boulton as Boulton himself was ill). The door is at the right ...
Plough by John Phillp
This pencil drawing of a plough is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. ...
Portion of imcomplete Rotary Engines by James Watt
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 ...
Principal Building, Soho Manufactory by John Phillp
This view of the Principal Building at the Soho Manufactory is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son ...
Receipt for cleaning boot tops
Memorandum of a receipt (recipe) for cleaning boot tops. The note is adressed to Robinson Boulton Esquire. Matthew Robinson Boulton, the son of Matthew Boulton the industrialist and entrepreneur was ...
Receipt for cleaning boot tops, reverse
Memorandum of a receipt (recipe) for cleaning boot tops. The note is adressed to Robinson Boulton Esquire. Matthew Robinson Boulton, the son of Matthew Boulton the industrialist and entrepreneur was ...
Receipt for the Phillp Album from HP Marshall, Smethwick Borough Librarian
This receipt is pasted into the front of the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). It records the loan of the album by Mrs Sleigh, a Phillp descendant ...
Reduced head in Alabaster made by James Watt's Reducing Machine
This was made by Watt using his 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 ...
Reverend T. S. Cave
An abridged version of his biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full version is available as a download file.
The Rev. Thomas Smith Cave, vicar of St James’ Handsworth, and chairman of the Handsworth ...