The world's oldest steam engine brought to life
The world's oldest steam engine designed by James Watt has been brought back to life in Birmingham, England, where it was built in 1775.
The Smethwick engine was the forerunner of all the steam engines which powered the Industrial Revolution in Britain and the world beyond.
It is now on display at the Thinktank part of Birmingham Museums.
Keywords: James Watt, Matthew Boulton, Steam engine, Oldest steam engine, Industrial Revolution, Thinktank, Birmingham Museums
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The Lunar Men
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Presented by:
Dr Jim Andrew
Directed by:
Sean Griffiths
Produced by:
Sean Griffiths
Thanks to:
David Evetts, Museum Enabler, Thinktank, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Zoe Turton PR Officer Birmingham Museums Trust
Recorded By:
www.ice-productions.com
Producer:
Sean Griffiths
Special Thanks to:
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum,
Run Time:
3.57
