Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine 1817
Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine 1817 is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Duddeston · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine 1817 is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Birmingham Ladywood parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Duddeston, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area B6.
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Place summary
The Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, is a memorial commemorating early industrial innovation. Constructed in 1817, it represents significant advancements in steam engine technology. The site is part of an unparished area, highlighting its historical importance in the context of the Industrial Revolution.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4925, -1.8882
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B6 4BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Nearest railway station
- Duddeston — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.pmsa.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n584897184 (ODbL)
- commons: en:File:Grazebrook Beam Engine.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine 1817?
- Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine 1817 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B6 4BE), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- Is Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine 1817 free to visit?
- Yes, Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine 1817 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boulton & Watt Blowing Engine 1817?
- The nearest railway station is Duddeston, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B6 4BE.