James Watt Statue
James Watt Statue
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Victoria, Australia86,135 contributions
Apr 2023
Poor James... pigeons have defecated on his head. IF only he had worn a hat for the occasion... or at the least someone could have provided him with a cone like a nearby statue.
The statue was designed by Chantrey, and erected in 1832. It is one of the few statues in the square to have remained in its original position, and was paid for by public subscription. Chantrey was an English sculptor. He became the leading portrait sculptor in Regency era Britain, producing busts and statues of many notable figures of the time.
Watt's major achievement was to introduce steam engines with a separate condenser. This made them faster, safer, and more economical, resulting in steam overtaking water-power as the main source of energy.
The statue was designed by Chantrey, and erected in 1832. It is one of the few statues in the square to have remained in its original position, and was paid for by public subscription. Chantrey was an English sculptor. He became the leading portrait sculptor in Regency era Britain, producing busts and statues of many notable figures of the time.
Watt's major achievement was to introduce steam engines with a separate condenser. This made them faster, safer, and more economical, resulting in steam overtaking water-power as the main source of energy.
Written 1 May 2023
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,325 contributions
Jul 2020
Sculpted by Francis Leggatt Chantrey in 1832, the seated bronze statue of James Watt
(1736-1819) is set on elliptical granite pedestal and square base. As befits the history and achievements of the man, the figure is represented holding a pair of dividers and a map.
(1736-1819) is set on elliptical granite pedestal and square base. As befits the history and achievements of the man, the figure is represented holding a pair of dividers and a map.
Written 7 August 2020
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RichAdvisor
Reston, VA2,031 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
This is one of the many statues of great men and women in George’s park. James Watt a great Scottish inventor improved on the earlier steam engine, paving the way for major inventions and machines in the industrial revolution of the late 1700’s
Written 25 September 2019
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malc1005
Kettering, UK5,532 contributions
Sept 2019
One of a few statues in George Square, all of which stand out. Well worth a visit, if your in the area.
Written 21 September 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
One of Scotland's greatest sons, this is a statue of the great inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist, James Watt, best known for his work on the steam engine. It's in George Square and definitely worth visiting even if only in the city centre of Glasgow. After all, the S.I unit of power was named him.
Written 3 January 2019
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Bill R
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,122 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
One of several statues in George Square. Take the opportunity to find out more about James Watt and his contributions to industrialisation.
Written 4 November 2018
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,237 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
James Watt was a famous Scottish inventor so it's only fair that his statue is situated with other great Scots in George Square. Come and enjoy the ambiance of the square and consider all he has done for us.
Written 30 June 2018
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James S
Banbury, UK413 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
It's a statue. Of James Watt. I am not sure how something like this could be either excellent or terrible. I mean, it is just a statue, of James Watt, in the middle of Glasgow.
Written 26 June 2018
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Taxidevil
Glasgow, UK2,935 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
You can find this statue among many on George Square. James watt was a very famous Scottish inventor of the Watt steam engine. I have since found out that Watt was friends with the sculpture and therefore is a good likeness.
Written 15 May 2018
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claudio d
Viterbo, Italy41,183 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
In a flowerbed at the southwest corner of George Square is this monument dedicated to the great engineer who helped perfect the steam engine to make it efficient and effectively usable (he was also responsible for the invention of the "rod-crank" system for transforming the straight motion of the piston into rotary motion) and who gave its name to the unit of measurement of power used worldwide (the watt). The nineteenth-century bronze statue portrays Watt in a seated position and rests on a stone base. Unfortunately, despite the depth of the character, of which I obviously have the deepest esteem and admiration, his monument told me nothing, it seemed trivial and devoid of any appeal; a figure like Watt's deserved something much more majestic. In any case, this statue, like the others in the square, is soiled by birds.
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Written 4 September 2024
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