Thomas Newcomen blue plaque

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.

Thomas Newcomen, an English inventor, is historically significant for developing the first practical steam engine in 1712, which revolutionized mining by efficiently pumping water out of mines and laid foundational groundwork for the Industrial Revolution.