Boulton, Watt and Murdoch, Bronze sculpture in Centenary Square, Birmingham, England.
The gilded bronze statues represent Matthew Boulton, James Watt, and William Murdoch standing together, examining plans of a steam engine.
Created by William Bloye and unveiled in 1956, the monument marks the engineering contributions that helped initiate the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.
The statues earned the names 'The Golden Boys' due to their color and 'The Carpet Salesmen' because of the rolled plans they hold.
The sculpture underwent restoration in 2006 and moved temporarily in 2017 during the construction of the West Midlands Metro before returning in 2022.
The four-tonne bronze sculpture features detailed period clothing, including waistcoats and knee-length coats with precise button representations.
Location: Birmingham
Creator: William Bloye
Made from material: bronze, gold leaf
Operator: Birmingham City Council
GPS coordinates: 52.47866,-1.90913
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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