Newcomen Collection

James Watt in his Glasgow workshop improving on Thomas Newcomens 1712 Newcomen
3588302 James Watt in his Glasgow workshop improving on Thomas Newcomens 1712 Newcomen steam engine with his Watt steam engine in 1781, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870

Coal-mine in the Midlands in the 1790s featuring a Newcomen engine adapted for rotary motion motion and used a whimsey for winding up coal. Date: 1790s

Sectional view of a Newcomen steam engine, 1737. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712

Thomas Newcomen / Smiles
THOMAS NEWCOMEN His house in Lower Street, Dartmouth (the centre building with supported gables), pulled down in the 19th century

Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), English inventor and engineer
538533 Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), English inventor and engineer. Early 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting smeaton's adaptation of Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine
5309476 Engraving depicting smeaton's adaptation of Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting smeaton's adaptation of Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine)

An engraving depicting Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine (1705). The boiler is at A, and the piston H
5311445 An engraving depicting Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine (1705). The boiler is at A, and the piston H, is pushed by steam up the open cylinder C

Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background
531769 Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background. Savery steam engine unsuccessful: Newcomen engine installed 1726

England (18th C. ). Industrial Revolution. Explotation
England (18th C.). Industrial Revolution. Explotation of a coal mine using a Newcomens engine. Oil on canvas. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. Liverpool. Walker Art Gallery

Newsboys outside Portsmouth newsagents 1907
News boys standing outside Hales Fancy Bazaar on the corner of Twyford Avenue and Newcomen Road, Stamshaw, Portsmouth in 1905 Date: 1907

James Watt (engraving)
3058102 James Watt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt (1736-1819) from Gallery of Portraits published in 1833 (after William Beechey)

Newcomens engine (litho)
6004802 Newcomens engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcomens engine. Illustration for General Knowledge Course (Odhams)

Steam (colour litho)
2795457 Steam (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Newcomens steam engine for draining mines, 1956. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712

Cross section of a Newcomen-type steam engine attributed to Jean-Rodolphe Perronet, 1767. After training as an architect and working as a civil engineer

Newcomen-type steam engine attributed to Jean-Rodolphe Perronet, 1767. After training as an architect and working as a civil engineer

Schematic view of a Newcomen steam engine, early 19th century. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712

Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames, 1790. Westminster Bridge can be seen in the background

Newcomen steam engine, 1737. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712. Water was heated in the boiler and the resulting steam was let into the cylinder

Newcomen steam engine, 1747. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712. Water was heated in the boiler and the resulting steam was let into the cylinder

Model of a Newcomen steam engine, 1856. It was while repairing this engine that James Watt (1736-1819) is said to have invented the separate condenser

Diagram of Thomas Newcomens steam engine of 1712
NEWCOMENs STEAM ENGINE. Diagram of Thomas Newcomens steam engine of 1712

Engraving depicting smeatons adaptation of Newcomens atmospheric steam engine. The boiler lies outside the picture to the left, but the open cylinder F is clearly shown

Thomas Newcomens Atmospheric Steam Engine C. 1710. From Nuestro Siglo, Published 1883

Newcomen steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. It consisted of a pump designed to reduce water steam in the galleries of mines. Engraving

Cornish engine
Antique illustration of a Cornish engine - steam engine

James Watt muses about perfecting the Newcomen steam engine

Humphry Potter or the lazy genius

Newcomen steam engine, used in London in the eighteenth century, for the pumping up of water

Cross section of the Newcomen steam engine

Schematic diagram of Thomas Newcomens steam engine of 1712
NEWCOMENs STEAM ENGINE. Schematic diagram of Thomas Newcomens steam engine of 1712

Thomas Newcomens steam engine of 1712. Copper engraving, English, late 18th century
NEWCOMENs STEAM ENGINE. Thomas Newcomens steam engine of 1712. Copper engraving, English, late 18th century

Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) English inventor and engineer..Early 19th century hand-coloured engraving

John Smeatons (1724-1924) English civil engineer, adaptation of Thomas Newcomen s
John Smeatons (1724-1924) English civil engineer, adaptation of Thomas Newcomens (1663-1729) steam engine. From The Cyclopaedia: or, Universal Dictionary of Arts

James Watt (1736-1819) Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. Watt repairing a Newcomen syeam engine. After the picture by Marcus Stone

Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background. Savery steam engine unsuccessful: Newcomen engine installed 1726

Sectional view of Newcomen steam engine. From Bernard Forest de Belidor Architecture Hydraulique Paris 1737. Engraving

Newcomen steam engine. From The Universal Magazine London 1747, based on Beighton s
Newcomen steam engine. From The Universal Magazine London 1747, based on Beightons 1717 engraving of engine at the Griff mine near Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. Copperplate engraving

Newcomen steam engine. From Bernard Forest de Belidor Architecture Hydraulique Paris 1737. Engraving

Model of Newcomen steam engine. It was while repairing this engine that Watt is said to have invented the separate condenser. From George Williamson Memorials of James Watt 1856. Lithograph

Thomas Savery and his Steam Pump
Scene depicting the moment in 1690 when Thomas Savery (1650-1715)supposedly conceived the principle of a steam powered machine to pump water out of coal mines

James Watt in his Glasgow workshop
James Watt in his garret workshop in Glasgow University. Watt was appointed mathematical instrument maker after restoring astronomical instruments for the University in 1756

The Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt
View of the shop-floor of the Soho Foundry showing steam engines under construction. The radical improvements by James Watt of the Newcomen design improved the power

Jouffroy Presents His Steamship Proposals
The Marquis Claude Jouffroy d Abbans presenting his proposals for a steam-powered vessel to a meeting called by the Marquis Ducrest in the 1770 s

Trial Run of First Successful Steamboat
James Watts improvements to steam engines led to attempts to use them in boats, particularly in France. In 1783, The Marquis Claude Jouffroy, demonstrated the first successful steamboat

Newcomen steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. It consisted of a pump designed to reduce water steam in the galleries of mines. Engraving

NEWCOMENs STEAM ENGINE. Thomas Newcomens steam engine of 1712. Line engraving, 19th century

Newcomens Steam Engine
The original model of Newcomens steam engine

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In the bustling workshop of James Watt in Glasgow, a remarkable innovation was taking place. Inspired by Thomas Newcomen's 1712 steam engine design, Watt tirelessly worked to improve upon it. This groundbreaking invention would soon revolutionize industries across the globe. Deep within a coal-mine in the Midlands, a sectional view of Newcomen's steam engine from 1737 reveals its intricate workings. It was this very machine that sparked Watt's curiosity and set him on his path towards greatness. Thomas Newcomen himself, depicted in an image by Smiles, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. His creation paved the way for future advancements that would shape our world. Fast forward to 1907 outside Portsmouth newsagents; newsboys eagerly distribute newspapers carrying stories of progress and innovation. Among them is the tale of Newcomen's steam engine - an invention that changed everything. The litho prints showcase both James Watt and Newcomen's engines side by side, highlighting their significance in history. These machines harnessed the power of steam like never before seen, propelling humanity into an era defined by industrialization. A vivid color litho depicts billowing clouds of steam symbolizing progress itself - a visual representation of how these engines transformed societies worldwide. Even decades later in 1956, we witness another iteration: Newcomen's steam engine adapted for draining mines. Its impact continued to be felt long after its initial conception - a testament to its enduring legacy. Attributed to Jean-Rodolphe Perronet in 1767 is yet another variation on Newcomen's design; further proof that this revolutionary technology inspired countless minds throughout history. From humble beginnings emerged an engineering marvel that shaped civilization as we know it today - Thomas Newcomen’s ingenious creation forever etched into our collective memory.