Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor
In or near Birmingham.
Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor — Public artwork (sculpture) by Francis Gomila;Hunt Brothers.
Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK — CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Francis Gomila;Hunt Brothers.". Coordinates: 52.4957°, -1.9704°.
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Official information
The Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor is a sculpture that represents a flyball governor, a device used to control the speed of steam engines. It is located on a grassy bank in Smethwick and was unveiled in 1985.
Place summary
The Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor is located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. This structure commemorates the contributions of Boulton and Watt to the industrial revolution, specifically their innovative governor mechanism.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4957, -1.9704
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B67 7EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 0.1 km
- Opening
- at all times
Sources
- osm: n2358873690 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor?
- Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B67 7EF), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor?
- Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor — Public artwork (sculpture) by Francis Gomila;Hunt Brothers.
- How do I get to Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B67 7EF.
- Is Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor free to visit?
- Yes, Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Memorial to the Boulton and Watt Governor?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B67 7EF.