DescriptionBoulton, Watt and Murdoch - geograph.org.uk - 1754695.jpg
English: Boulton, Watt and Murdoch. Memorial to the local steam pioneers:
Matthew Boulton 1728-1809
James Watt 1736-1819
William Murdoch 1754-1839
inappropriately dressed for tinkering with steam engines.
"This memorial unveiled by Sir Percy H Mills Bt. K.B.E. September 14 1956 commemorates the immense conribution made by Boulton, Watt and Murdoch to the industry of Birmingham and of the world.
The conception of Richard Wheatley a leather goods manufacturer of this City coupled with his generosity and a contribution by the City Council enabled these statues to be executed by W Bloye, sculptor."
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Matthew Boulton 1728-1809
James Watt 1736-1819
William Murdoch 1754-1839
inappropriately dressed for tinkering with steam engines.