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World's oldest steam engine brought to life

World's oldest steam engine brought to life

The world's oldest steam engine designed by James Watt has been brought back to life in Birmingham, England, where it was built in 1775.The Smethwick engine was the forerunner of all the steam engines which powered the Industrial Revolution in Britain and the world beyond. It is now on display at the ThinkTank part of Birmingham Museums. Learn more about James Watt and the steam engine at History West Midlands www.historywm.com...

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Watt, steam engine
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Animation
Date Added to MERLOT:
December 31, 2022
Date Modified in MERLOT:
December 31, 2022
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Eduardo Montero
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Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Pre-K
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Video
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English
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