plaque № 76603

Tipton, Sandwell, England, United Kingdom

Near this site in 1776 the first commercial beam engine to the designs of james watt was erected by messrs boulton & watt for messrs bentley & co this tablet was unveiled by the right hon. the earl of northesk 27th may 1959 it was erected by the directors of british rolling mills ltd in co-operation

with the newcomen society

Listen to the audio guide for plaque № 76603 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off