Geology was one of James Watt’s many interests and letters about the Lickey Hills are in the Watt archive. This walk will explore the geology of these much loved hills.
The Smethwick engine is the oldest steam engine in the world.
See it in action.
James Watt was the proud owner of a Brewster kaleidoscope. Be inspired by the Divine Beauty of the windows in Birmingham Cathedral and create your own colourful kaleidoscopic artwork.
Arts, crafts, hands-on activities and inspiring speakers. Help create a film that tells the tale of James Watt’s life.
The Friends of Galton Valley invite you to visit the excavation site of James Watt's Smethwick Engine. The site is normally closed to the public.
Soho Steam Day celebrates the great inventor and steam pioneer James Watt with model steam engines and miniature model railway.
Crofton Pumping Station in Wiltshire is celebrating James Watt on the late May bank holiday weekend with a steam event and science fair and talks about James Watt (Sat 25 to Mon 27 May).
Come behind the scenes at Birmingham Museums Trust on a conservation studio tour. See objects being prepared for display in the James Watt Exhibition (July/ Oct; Library of Birmingham).
Be inspired by James Watt and his friends in the Lunar Society. Come and create your very own pastel drawing of the moon.
Hundreds of people worked for James Watt and Matthew Boulton. Hear about everyday workers’ experiences and relationships with their employers.
Hear how James Watt’s pioneering work on improving steam engines led to a highly successful partnership with the industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton.
Get your walking shoes on and explore Handsworth, the place where James Watt came to make his mark on the world!
Get your walking shoes on and explore Handsworth, the place where James Watt came to make his mark on the world!
Get your walking shoes on and explore Handsworth, the place where James Watt came to make his mark on the world!
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.
In 1785 Chester Flour Mill installed a Watt engine and became the first steam driven flour mill. Hear about the mill and the 2002 archaeological excavations which exposed the engine house.
