LIBRARY of BIRMINGHAM: “Watt in the World: The Life and Legacy of James Watt, 1736-1819” – official video review

CROWD CONTROL. Our industrious duo returns in the most hidden corner you can find here– third floor, Birmingham Library.

In my entire time only an elderly couple has come across my cameras.

“Watt in the World: The Life and Legacy of James Watt, 1736-1819” (LIBRARY of BIRMINGHAM)

THEMES. Watt and Boulton, the nerd and the salesman. To be sprinkled with their friendly circles and most notably, their philosophical friends from Lunar Society.

With a few brushstrokes thrown on Watt’s tragic family background.

Boulton’s famous “selling power” quote kicks start the narrative.

You'll also find a few other side quests - not as relevant to steam engines (assuming it's what James Watt is all (?) about), but extra details less seen in other Watt attractions (still remember the Soho House?). Like what Watt’s son has done to preserve Aston Hall, and which I’m yet to visit some day.

Clip: “Watt in the World: The Life and Legacy of James Watt, 1736-1819” (LIBRARY of BIRMINGHAM)

LOCATION.  If you don't know how to get to the library, you must be from out of town.

Nearest train station: Birmingham New Street. As you exit the Grand Central, walk west past the casino and cross A38. Turn right and go along Crowne Plaza, Alpha Tower and HSBC. You’ll have arrived at Centenary Square – and the library is right to your left.

It would be a fifteen-minute walk on a fine day.


PRICES. This is a free exhibition.


WEBSITE. Visit Birmingham: https://visitbirmingham.com/whats-on/watt-in-the-world-exhibition-p1347061


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Time is asset: save it for better with 25-min museum tours. Or find yourself in my novel, check out the photo of the day and finish it off with a secret prize.

Date of visit: 2019

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