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Who is James Watt and why have we named a college after him? - BMet

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Who is James Watt and why have we named a college after him?

Born in Greenock, Scotland he moved to Birmingham in the 1770s to work in partnership with local businessman, Matthew Boulton to manufacture a steam train engine cylinder.A unit of measurement of electrical and mechanical power ‘the Watt’ is named in his honour.

Three things you might not know about James Watt.

James Watt also invented a copying press, which eventually became the photocopier.
Watt’s interest in chemistry led to him developing a chlorine mixture used to bleach clothing.
He is buried in St Mary’s Church, Handsworth.