Thomas Newcomen blue plaque

Tipton, Sandwell, England, United Kingdom

Near this spot the world's first successful working steam engine was erected in 1712 by Thomas Newcomen 1663-1729 to pump water from the Coneygree Coalworks. A full size replica of the engine has been built at the Black Country Museum.

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