Inventor Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed the world's first successful atmospheric steam engine. His invention earned him a place as one of the pioneers of the Industrial Revolution. Born in ...

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He was a lay preacher and an ironmonger and was an inventor of note who helped to lay the foundations for the industrial revolution. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can ...

Newcomen's achievement featured in a recent set of Royal Mail commemorative stamps A replica of the world's first steam engine has been unveiled in the West Midlands ...

A replica of the world's first steam engine has been unveiled in the West Midlands to mark the 300th anniversary of the original machine. Devon-born <link> <caption ...