Thomas Newcomen / Smiles
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Thomas Newcomen / Smiles
THOMAS NEWCOMEN His house in Lower Street, Dartmouth (the centre building with supported gables), pulled down in the 19th century
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Dartmouth Gables Lower Newcomen Places Pulled Smiles Supported
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This evocative photograph captures the remnants of Thomas Newcomen's house in Lower Street, Dartmouth, Devon, England. Newcomen (1663-1729), an English blacksmith and inventor, is best known for his invention of the atmospheric engine, a precursor to the steam engine. The engine, which Newcomen developed in 1712, revolutionized mining by providing a more efficient and effective means of pumping water from mines. The house in the photograph, located at the center of Lower Street, was once the residence of this pioneering inventor. The building, with its distinctive supported gables, exudes a sense of history and tradition. Sadly, it was demolished in the 19th century, leaving only memories and this photograph as reminders of Newcomen's connection to Dartmouth. Newcomen's invention had a profound impact on industrialization and paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. His engine was used extensively in the mining industry and was also employed in various other applications, such as pumping water from sewers and draining fens. Despite the loss of his house, Newcomen's legacy lives on. His invention transformed the way we harnessed power and paved the way for the technological advancements that followed. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and innovation that once thrived in this humble building in Dartmouth.
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