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 steam indicator, Handsworth
James Watt's steam indicator, Handsworth
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 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 ...
Landscape by John Phillp
This watercolour 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 ...
Landscape by John Phillp
The location of this watercolour landscape by John Phillp is unknown. The image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been ...
Landscape in watercolour by John Phillp
This watercolour view of a ruined castle and pool is by John Phillp. Its location is not known but it is possible it is drawn from imagination. The significance of '2 C.F. IB JP' in the bottom left ...
Landscape with bridge by John Phillp
This watercolour 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 ...
Landscape with ruined bridge by John Phillp
This watercolour 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 ...
Lea Hall, Handsworth
Lea Hall, Wood Lane, Handsworth. A 16th-century house stood on this site but the present building was erected by John Spencer in 1795. It has been the home of the Muntz and Willmott families among others, ...