Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: James Watt
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: James Watt — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Jewellery Quarter · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque: James Watt 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 James Watt is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the significant contributions of Watt, an influential figure in the development of the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4859, -1.9101
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B1 3NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Nearest railway station
- Jewellery Quarter — 0.5 km
- Official site
- th.jewelleryquarter.net
Sources
- osm: node/416624178 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: James Watt?
- Blue Plaque: James Watt is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B1 3NL), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: James Watt?
- Blue Plaque: James Watt — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: James Watt?
- The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B1 3NL.
- Is Blue Plaque: James Watt free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: James Watt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: James Watt?
- The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B1 3NL.