James Watt commemorative medal, obverse
This medal was struck to commemorate the life of engineer James Watt (1736-1819). The obverse shows Watt himself, the reverse his steam engine.
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 Museum, Handsworth
The James Watt Museum at Cornwall Works, Handsworth. 1909
James Watt Statue
Sculpted by Alexander Munro and unveiled in 1868. The original design for the statue was by J H Chamberlain. It originally stood in Ratcliff Place (by Paradise Street) but now stands in Chamberlain Square ...
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 beam engine, Handsworth
The old beam engine made by James Watt at the Soho Foundry, Handsworth, in 1774.
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 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 Press
The paper by the press carries a date of August 13th 1780.
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 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 ...
James Watt's Drills
Some of Watt's hundreds of drills. The original caption noted the twist drill bit which Watt was clearly using, this was later patented in the USA.
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, ...
James Watt's Drills
Some of Watt's hundreds of drills. The original caption noted the twist drill bit which Watt was clearly using, this was later patented in the USA.
Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, Scotland. ...
James Watt's equipment and possessions
Leather apron, snuff in lead case, razor pipe and straps.
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 ...
James Watt's Experiment Book
This is the first page of James Watt's laboratory notebook, describing his experiments on copal varnish, latent heat, etc.
To see the notebook in its entirety, page by page, go to Handsworth Histories ...
James Watt's Laboratory Experiment Book
James Watt's laboratory experiment book in it's entirety, page by page. It records, in Watt's own words and handwriting, his calculations, results and observations. It includes the description of his ...
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
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 ...