Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine
In or near Wolverhampton.
Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Blue Plaque for the James Watt Steam Engine is located in the West Midlands. This memorial commemorates the significant contributions of James Watt to steam engine technology, which played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5378, -2.0735
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY4 9EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tipton and Wednesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12424548509 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine?
- Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY4 9EH), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine?
- Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY4 9EH.
- Is Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: James Watt Steam Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY4 9EH.