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Description: 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." In Broad Street with 1754670 behind, right.
Title: Boulton, Watt and Murdoch - geograph.org.uk - 1754695
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