Historic England - Matthew Boulton

Born in Birmingham and known as the 'father of the industrial revolution', the 18th century industrialist Boulton worked with Scottish engineer James Watt to develop the steam engine and he also introduced modern coinage.

 

 

 

Places to visit

Soho House, Handsworth, Birmingham
Visit Boulton’s elegant home where he lived from 1766-1809 and discover the story of the interests this fascinating man shared with some of the most important scientists, engineers and thinkers of his time - the Lunar Society. Possibly the first centrally heated English house since Roman times, Soho House has been carefully restored to its 18th century appearance and contains some of Boulton's own furniture.