1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Saw Mill in Cadiz, Spain
Fifth page of description of the Engine for Don Fernando de Torres, Cadiz, Spain, January 1791.
Another European engine, this time for Spain. This was one of a handful of engines that Boulton & Watt ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
Cross-Section of the boilers for William Tate’s Engine, London, March 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of business, but ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
General Section of 52 Horse 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London, March 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
Ground Plan of William Tate’s Malt Distillery and Brewery, 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of business, but the largest ...
Advert for Wilmot Breedon from The Despatch
This advert from 1958 sought workers to fill the following positions in the Gas Turbine Production Division: Production Grinders, Detail Fitters and Model Makers, and Toolmakers. The comapny were based ...
Bernard Allen at work in Freeman and Ward
Freeman and Ward was located at the Bath Row end of Cregoe Street. They made equipment for the local hospital as well as brass and copperware. Bernard Allen started work there as a 14 year old. Here he ...
Boulton & Watt Engine, Galton Street Locks, Smethwick
This engine was constructed c.1780 and after being dismantled, was later moved to the Birmingham Science Museum. Since the closure of that building the engine is now at Millenium Point, Birmingham in ...
Bust of John Rennie by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey
John Rennie was born in East Linton, East Lothian, in 1761. After working as a millwright with Andrew Meikle he studied at Edinburgh University (1780-83). He was employed by Boulton & Watt for five years ...
Charles Winn and Co on Communication Row
Charles Winn were one of Britain's biggest valve manufacturers. They moved in 1976 from Communication Row to Bordesley. Former employees of the company include: Janet Abbotts (Castings Section), Les Edwards ...
Charles Winn Valves Ltd - Communication Row
Charles Winn were located on Communication ROw for many years before moving to new premises at Bordesley in 1976. They became one of Britain's leading valve manufacturers employing 170 staff. On the staff ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 2' of general section of cornish mine pumping engine, for the Poldory Mine.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a 48 inch ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 3.' of the inside view of the Poldory Engine seen from the Lower Wall. Also shows longitudinal section of the boiler and seating and external view of the chimney.
This engine was a typical ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 4.' of the outside front view of the Poldory engine. Also shows external view of part of the boiler.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 5.' of the Poldory ground plan. Also includes horizontal and cross-sections of the boiler and seating.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 6' of Poldory Engine's first floor. Also shows the top of the boiler and chimney.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
'Reference to Drawings No. 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.'
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a 48 inch cylinder and an 8 foot stroke. Poldory Mine ...
Cotton Mill 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Hulme, Manchester
Plan of the engine and boiler houses (reverse copy).
This was a typical sun & planet engine for a cotton mill. It was ordered by John Pooley and his partners for their cotton mill in Hulme, South ...
Cotton Mill 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Hulme, Manchester
Reverse copy of the front view of the engine and cross-section of the boilers and seating. Note that the beam for working the fire extinguishing apparatus has been pencilled in.
This was a typical ...