To commemorate James Watt’s life, Etruria Industrial Museum will be offering a series of James Watt lectures on Wed 31 July, Thu 1 Aug and Fri 2 Aug
Come along to Soho House and take part in some hands on Crazy Science inspired by James Watt’s experiments. Bring a picnic and relax in the garden afterwards.
The Smethwick engine is the oldest steam engine in the world.
See it in action.
Be ingenious, imaginative and inspired and create the next ‘must have’ invention.
FULLY BOOKED. Harper’s Hill was James Watt’s first family home in Birmingham. This illustrated talk reveals its history using maps and archive material from the James Watt and Family Papers.
Visit the remains of Ecton Copper Mine in Staffordshire. A Boulton & Watt steam engine was installed here in 1788, the engine house survives.
Hear about the life of James Watt Jnr; his work for the Boulton and Watt firm, how he protected his father’s legacy and the task of furnishing Aston Hall.
Combine a visit to Galton Valley Pumping Station with a walk along the canal to the site of James Watt's Smethwick Engine, now preserved at Thinktank.
Come along every weekend in July for a James Watt themed family Lego session at Thinktank. Sessions are 45 minutes and start at 12.30 1.30 or 3.30.
FULLY BOOKED. Join blue badge guide Diana Perowne for a walking tour taking in historic sites associated with the Lunar Society.
Visit the remains of Ecton Copper Mine in Staffordshire. A Boulton & Watt steam engine was installed here in 1788, the engine house survives. Also 17 July.
Meet sound artist Bobby Bird who will be in residence at Vivid Projects preparing new recordings of the Smethwick Engine for a full scale concert at St Paul’s.
