The introduction of steam engines improved productivity and technology and allowed the creation of smaller and better engines. Until about 1800, the most common type of steam engine was the beam engine, built as an integral part of a stone or brick engine-house, but soon various patterns of self-contained rotative engines (readily removable.

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Scotland Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland where Watt was born England Birmingham, England, where Watt died at his home “Heathfield” (referred to incorrectly as “Hearthfield” in the book) Learn about life before the steam engine at John’s Model Steam Engine Museum.