Children & Childhood

Letter from Erasmus Darwin to James Watt, 1794/04/25

Darwin writes to Watt with more suggestions for the treatment of his daughter, Jessy, including advice on… read more »

Letter from Erasmus Darwin to James Watt, 1794/05/25

Darwin writes to Watt outlining a range of treatments for Watt’s daughter, Jessy. This letter includes details… read more »

Letter from Erasmus Darwin to James Watt, 1794/05/29

Darwin’s advice to Watt for the continued treatment of Jessy. —————————————- Derby May 29-94 Dear Sir All… read more »

Letter from Erasmus Darwin to James Watt, 1794/06/06

Increasingly unable to help Jessy Watt as she continues to suffer from tuberculosis, Darwin writes to Watt… read more »

Letter from Erasmus Darwin to James Watt, 1794/06/11

Darwin writes to Watt after the death of his daughter, Jessy who died in early June, 1794.… read more »

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Chronology of principal events that occurred during the Industrial Revolution in the West Midlands. Significant places in the historic counties of Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire during the Industrial Revolution. Industrialists, engineers, artists, thinkers and writers who contributed to the Industrial Enlightenment, technology, art, culture, religion and politics. Explorations of industries and innovations; landscapes and localities; art and architecture; culture and diversity; and the place of the West Midlands in the contemporary world.

Revolutionary Players was developed between 2002 and 2004 and financed by the New Opportunities Fund. Revolutionary Players was created by Dr Malcolm Dick & Dr Kate Iles and managed by Birmingham Museums until 2015. Revolutionary Players is now published and funded by History West Midlands.

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