What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Near this spot the world's first successful working steam engine was erected in 1712 by Thomas Newcomen 1663-1729 to pump water from the Coneygree Coalworks. A full size replica of the engine has been built at the Black Country Museum. Recorded plaque organisation: Tipton Civic Society.
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Photo credits
- Ashley Dace, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gordon Griffiths, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John M, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tony Hisgett, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Graham Flint, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Faherty, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brian Clift, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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