Watt Collection (page 4)

Watt steam engine, first type of steam engine
" Watt steam engine, first type of steam engine to make use of steam at a pressure just above atmospheric to drive the piston helped by a partial vacuum

Matthew Boulton, 1728

James Watt, 1736 A

James Watt 1736- 1819. Scottish Inventor And Mechanical Engineer. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

FAMOUS ENGINEERS. Fictional group portrait of famous British engineers and inventors. Front row: Mark Brunel, James Watt, George Stephenson; back row: Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Thomas Telford

James Watts (1736-1819) first rotary steam engine. Wood engraving, 19th century
ROTARY STEAM ENGINE. James Watts (1736-1819) first rotary steam engine. Wood engraving, 19th century

Letter from J Watt, 1803, with snuff box Date: 1803

Interior of the ?Watt Room?, Heathfield Hall c.1883 Date: circa 1883

Female model (Gillian Watt) holding up a glass of beer
Advertisement for M&B Amber Beer -- female model (Gillian Watt) drinking from a glass. 1959

Statue of James Watt, Westminster Abbey, London
Statue of James Watt (1736-1819), Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer in Westminster Abbey, London. Date: 1903

Christmas card, five children in a wood. 1887

Watt as a Boy
JAMES WATT engineer, as a boy Date: 1736 - 1819

Watt - Statue
James Watt (1736 - 1819) statue of the engineer

Watt / Bust
James Watt (1736 - 1819)

Swiss Humanist
Joachim Vadianus (also known as von Watt) (1484 - 1551) Swiss medical, poet and humanist 1648

Greenock / James Watt Inn
The James Watt Tavern, in Greenock, home town of the famous engineer Date: 1878

James Watt - Heathfield HS
James Watt Heathfield (1736 - 1819) House, near Birmingham, home of the engineer

Robert Burns / Watt
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poet, surrounded by angels and agricultural implements, with a scene of his home below Date: 1759 - 1796

James Watt (Pass)
James Watt (1736 - 1819) Scottish engineer

James Watt / Heathfield
JAMES WATT His house at Heathfield, in Handsworth, Birmingham, to which he moved in 1790 to spend the rest of his life. Date: 19th century

Watts House / Birmingham
JAMES WATT His house in Birmingham at Harpers Hill, to which he and his family moved in August 1775 Date: 1736 - 1819

Joseph Black / Cooper
JOSEPH BLACK Scottish chemist, friend of James Watt Date: 1728 - 1799

James Watt / Delftfield
JAMES WATT His home in Delftfield lane, Glasgow, to which he moved in 1764, anticipating his marriage. Date: 1736 - 1819

Reconstruction of the steam engine. 1765. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Museum of Arts and Crafts (CNAM)

The Sphere Christmas Number 1924 The Joy of Christmastide
Front cover illustration by Millar Watt showing an elegantly dressed lady gathering holly in the snowy countryside, accompanied by a small girl who is making snowballs. Date: 24th November 1924

Drawings Prints, Print, Two Gentlemen Verona, Shakespeare, Act V, Scene IV, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Two Gentlemen of Verona (Shakespeare, Act V, Scene IV), Artist, Engraver, After, Thomas Stothard, William Henry Watt, British, London 1755-1834 London, British, 1804-1845

WATT, James (Greenok 1736-Heathfield, 1819). Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. Nineteenth-century engraving

WATTS BAR DAM, c1940. Construction of the hydroelectric Watts Bar Dam in Tennessee, by the Tennessee Valley Authority, c1940

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The Baltic Fleet: " the Snap" Gun Boat of H.M.s. " james Watt" Sent to Intercept Along Shore Traffic

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The Channel Fleet in Portland Roads; Blenheim, Termagant, Hero, Mersey, Liffey, James Watt, Algiers

Condensing machine or Watts low pressure machine

Workshops to build Boulton and Watt steam engines at Soho, near Birmingham

James Watt muses about perfecting the Newcomen steam engine

Watts centrifugal regulator

James Watt in his small workshop in Glasgow

The circle of lunatics, or Watts private parties at his Heathfield estate

Statue of James Watt in Westminster

Watt and the Kettle. David Neal

An Indiaman and a Two Decker Hove to, Said to be Thomas Dumar, Esq. in H.M. Ship Portland Delivering the Leeward Island Convoy, in 1776 Inscribed on floating plank of wood

DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI (1828-1882). English painter and poet. Rossetti (left) in the drawing room of his home at 16 Cheyne Walk, London

JOHN RUSSELL (1792-1878). English statesman. Oil on canvas, c1851, by George Frederic Watts

ELLEN TERRY (1847-1928). English actress. Choosing. Oil on panel, c1864, by George Frederic Watts

ISaC WATTS (1674-1748). English theologian and hymn writer. Wood engraving, English, 1871, after a contemporary painting by an unknown artist

JAMES WATT (1736-1819). Scottish mechanical engineer and inventor. Oil on panel by Henry Howard
JAMES WATT (1736-1819). Scottish mechanical engineer and inventor. Oil on panel, c1797, by Henry Howard

JAMES WATT (1736-1819). Scottish engineer and inventor. Oil on canvas (detail), 1792, by Carl Frederik von Breda

CARDINAL MANNING (1808-1892). Howard Edward Manning. English prelate. Oil on canvas, 1882, by George Frederic Watts

THOMAS WATT GREGORY (1861-1933). American lawyer and politician. Photograph, c1915

JULIA MARGARET CAMERON (1815-1879). British photographer. Oil on canvas, 1850-52, by George Frederic Watts

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"Watt: The Powerhouse Inventor and His Impact on History" James Watt, a Scottish engineer and inventor, revolutionized the world with his groundbreaking contributions. Known for his work on the steam engine and governor, he played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution. One of Watt's notable achievements was his collaboration with Matthew Boulton to create the Boulton and Watt steam engine. This remarkable invention incorporated a planetary gear system that enhanced its efficiency and power output. A general view of this impressive machine showcases its grandeur and technological advancements. Watt's brilliance extended beyond engineering as he became an influential member of the Lunar Society, a group of intellectuals who met regularly to discuss scientific discoveries and promote progress. Their intellectual vigils paved the way for numerous innovations that shaped society. In John Pettie's painting "The Vigil, " we catch a glimpse into one such gathering where minds like Watt gathered to exchange ideas, fueling their passion for knowledge. These gatherings were instrumental in fostering creativity and driving societal change. While known for his engineering prowess, James it also had diverse interests outside of his workshop. He enjoyed golfing at Harewood Downs, indulging in leisurely games alongside fellow enthusiasts wielding their golf clubs. This recreational pursuit provided him with moments of respite from his tireless inventions. Watt's impact stretched far beyond England; even Chatsworth House in Derbyshire bears witness to it. In 1786, W. Watts captured this magnificent seat belonging to the Duke of Devonshire through an intricate line engraving—a testament to both architectural beauty and industrial progress intertwined under Watt's influence. His dedication knew no bounds as he tirelessly improved upon Thomas Newcomen's earlier design from 1712 while working in his Glasgow workshop—an endeavor that would forever transform steam technology. Beyond inventions lies human connection—such as Samuel Watts' involvement with Tuskegee Airmen during World War II—a group of African-American pilots who defied racial barriers and fought with valor.