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Where are the Three Golden Fathers of the early Industrial Revolution …?
Where would you go to see them on display today?
What kind of place would you expect to see them in, or their surroundings?
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They stand in Broad St., in the centre of Birmingham, on a plinth dressed in gold and a fine sight to behold!
Their names are Matthew Boulton, James Watt, and William Murdoch, entrepreneurs of the late 1700’s & into the early 1800’s.
World-famous for their engineering skill and creations of their time, that helped make Britain the first Industrial nation of the World.
Outside the House of Sport (formerly the Register Office) on Broad Street stands the statue of Boulton, Watt, and Murdoch, nicknamed ‘The Golden Boys’ or ‘The Carpet Salesmen’.
It is the work of William Bloye, formerly head of sculpture at Birmingham School of Art and was unveiled in 1956, although preliminary designs were drawn up in 1938.
The three men pioneered the industrial revolution in late 18th century England. James Watt’s improvements to the steam engine and William Murdoch’s invention of gas lighting have made them famous throughout the world.
Matthew Boulton, entrepreneur, and industrialist, harnessed their talents in a company that made everything from tableware and copper coinage to steam engines.
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These great men lived and worked most of their lives in Birmingham.
They are across the road in the open community area in front of the new Library, in Birmingham City Centre…!
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