James Watt's Lathe
Also visible on the end of the lathe is the leather apron worn by Watt.
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, Scotland. He worked as a mathematical-instrument maker from the age of 19 and ...
James Watt's Machinery
Part of the upright from the Copying machine clearly showing the decay and rot which had set in during the years Watt's workroom was locked up after his death.
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in ...
James Watt's Machinery
The photograph shows a wooden bust by Watt which had been left in his lathe unfurnished. It is reckoned to be the very last thing he was working on before his death.
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, ...
James Watt's Machinery
Levelling wedges used 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 ...
James Watt's Machinery
A part of the 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 ...
James Watt's Machinery
This was captioned on the original photograph as an improvement in the overhead carrier. The part comes from Watt's copying machine.
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, Scotland. He worked ...
James Watt's Machinery
Closeup of the Feelers and drills used in the 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 ...
James Watt's Machinery - Carriers
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 Medallion 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 Statue, St. Mary's Church
James Watt's impressive statue in St. Mary's Church is a fine memorial to the great inventor. Watt died in 1819 and is buried in St. Mary's Church.
James Watt's steam indicator, Handsworth
James Watt's steam indicator, Handsworth
James Watt's Workroom by William Costen Aitken
Watercolour of James Watt's workroom in the attic at Heathfield Hall by William Costen Aitken.
The reverse of the picture reads "The Garret in Heathfield House, where James Watt amused himself in the ...
James Watt's Workroom, Heathfield Hall
James Watt's Workroom, Heathfield Hall.
At the time of this photograph, November 1901) the room had been undisturbed since his death in 1819.
James Watt's Workshop and Machinery
James Watt's attic workshop at his Heathfield home was preserved after his death in 1819. This exhibition focuses on the album of photographs collated by Thomas Edgar Pemberton who lived there for a time. ...
James Wilson's Old Bookshop
This is from the early 1920's and definitely during the month of September. It is an advertsing flyer from James Wilson publicising the bookshop's move from Corporation Street to 127 Broad Street.
James Wyatt's bill, page 1
This is a copy of a bill from James Wyatt for work done in 1796 on drawings for alterations at Soho House.
Plans and elevations were drawn for various proposals along with details such as an elevation, ...
James Wyatt's bill, page 2
This the second page of a copy of a bill from James Wyatt for work done in 1796 on drawings for alterations at Soho House.
Plans and elevations were drawn for various proposals along with details such ...
James Wyatt's bill, wrapper
This the wrapper for a copy of a bill from James Wyatt for work done in 1796 on drawings for alterations at Soho House.
Plans and elevations were drawn for various proposals along with details such ...