We all have to change a light bulb at some time. A 60 watt bulb used to be the usual for a
main light and 40 watt bulb for a table lamp.
The higher number of watts (symbol W), the stronger the light. The international standard unit of power known
as a watt is named after Greenock's most famous son - James Watt. This is a photograph of a statue of Watt which can be seen
right beside the Municipal Buildings in Greenock.
Watt was born in Greenock in 1736 to a well established
family. I won't go into the full story,
you can read about him here. His
improvements to the steam engine kick-started the industrial revolution and the
rest, as they say, is history.
So, the next time you have to change a light bulb or have an
"illuminating" light bulb moment, just remember the famous Greenockian
- James Watt.
Another informative post!
ReplyDeleteNice contrast with the building behind. Glad to see the statue is illuminated at night!
ReplyDeleteOh yes - Britain and the world would have been a very different place without Mr Watt. Good post!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that James Watt was born in Greenock, many thanks for the lesson.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue packed into a perfect photo!