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 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 ...
Joseph Chamberlain - Grave at Keyhill Cemetery
The grave of Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) is located in Keyhill Cemetery in Birmingham. Buried here are: Joseph Chamberlain, Harriet Chamberlain (his first wife), Florence Chamberlain (his second wife) ...
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 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 Farm, Wood Lane, Handsworth
Lea Hall farm dated back to at least 1582 but the last farmhouse was there from about 1800. The "pink cottage" building was the one known as Lea Hall Farm and was said to be the oldest in Handsworth. ...
Letter from James Wyatt to Matthew Robinson Boulton, 1811, page 2
This is the second page of a letter from the architect James Wyatt to Matthew Robinson Boulton, the son of Matthew Boulton the industrialist. In it Wyatt says
'Understanding that you are in town ...
Letter from James Wyatt to Matthew Robinson Boulton, 1811, wrapper
This is the wrapper for a letter from the architect James Wyatt was sent to Matthew Robinson Boulton, the son of Matthew Boulton the industrialist. Foley Place was the name of Wyatt's house in London. ...
Letter to Mr Evans regarding livery, page 1
This letter from Soho House to Mr Evans of Bull Street concerns the livery for the coachman and footman. It reads
'Mr Evans is requested to observe that in the next Livery Suit for Mr Boulton's Coachman ...