Early Engines - IEEC Conference

International Early Engines Conference. Research on heat engines prior to 1812. Atmospheric & Steam.
IEEC4 20-22 March 2026 at Kingswood, Bristol, UK.

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

As Autumn approaches, we share the updated proposed papers for IEEC4 running 20-22 March 2026, in Bristol.
https://t.co/N8sEtSJx5w
The call for papers is still open until the end of October 2025. #IEEC4 #HistSci #Newcomen #heatengines

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

After the IEEC conferences, #earlyengines research continues unabated - Dr John Kanefsky offers some further snippets of evidence around brass cylinder production #histsci https://t.co/TDEoWYYzsT

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

Some great educational engagement work with local schools and the fantastic 1795 Newcomen engine at Elsecar @DiscoverElsecar #HistSci #earlyengines

[TheEllisY5 @TheEllisY5]

Y5 have had an excellent morning with @BarnsleyMuseums at the Elsecar Heritage Centre. We took part in a Raising Water by Fire workshop and learned all about the history of the site. We watched a demonstration of the Newcomen Engine and decided if the Earl should invest in one.

[ICE Library @ICELibrary]

New blog. Read about the rivalry between John Smeaton and James Watt as they raced to improve the steam engine. Find out what happened when Smeaton went to view Watts's engine with disastrous consequences. #Smeaton300 https://t.co/uhjdfl9n4i

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

A quick note to report the successful conclusion of the 3rd International Early Engines Conference #IEEC3 held at @SummerleeMuseum 22-24th March 2024 https://t.co/BXZ0DgsFYt

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

#IEEC3 post-conference tour. From @SummerleeMuseum to Devon Colliery engine house near Sauchie/Fishcross. A large Summerlee iron works spanner for the exceptionally large Cornish beam engine at @PG_Museum. (IEEC attendee for scale)

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

#IEEC3 delegates depart @SummerleeMuseum on a beam engine house tour, led by Steve Grudgings, calling at @PG_Museum, Devon Colliery (Sauchie), the Boulton & Watt engine site at Kennetpans distillery by the Forth (discussed on Day 2), and on to explore Culross with local experts.

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

Day 2 of #IEEC3 kicked off with a recap of Day 1, including the evening reception in the machinery hall at @SummerleeMuseum, and wonderful photographs of the Farme Colliery Newcomen winding engine by Ian Castledine. A packed agenda of early engine research followed #earlyengines

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

@NL_Heritage @SummerleeMuseum #IEEC3 conference attendees were delighted to have the opportunity to explore the @SummerleeMuseum @NL_Heritage collections, and enjoyed the challenge of identifying engine parts from the Farme Colliery engine.

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

Steaming up bright and early - a delightful welcome to Day 1 of the 3rd International Early Engines Conference @SummerleeMuseum #IEEC3

[IndustrialHeritage UK @TICCIHBrit]

#Ieec3 is ready to roll at Summerlee @NL_Heritage about engines earlier and more stationary than these!

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

Huge thanks to all at @SummerleeMuseum and colleagues across @nlcpeople for a very warm welcome, and sustaining delegates through a packed agenda, before enjoying the evening reception in the machine hall.

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

A busy first day at the #IEEC3 conference at @SummerleeMuseum. Live steam traction powered us through the morning. Delegates enjoyed behind-the-scenes museum stores tours, a plethora of early engines research papers, before the evening reception in the machine hall. On to Day 2!

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

A blustery start to the pre-conference tours out at the Auchenharvie engine house, then exploring Caprington's engine oddities. An intriguing afternoon at in West Lothian with @kinneil and Kinningars Park, Bo'ness. Back @SummerleeMuseum the preparations continued #IEEC3

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

However you are travelling to #IEEC3 at @SummerleeMuseum, have a safe and pleasant journey. We look forward to welcoming delegates from Friday 22nd -Sunday 24th March, and pre-and post conference #earlyengines tour participants on Thurs 21st & Monday 25th.

[Barnsley Museums @BarnsleyMuseums]

For #BritishScienceWeek here's a thread about the Newcomen Engine at @DiscoverElsecar which you can read more about on our blogsite

https://t.co/NCZ1R0am7Q

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

A great #earlyengines talk tonight by David Hardwick who will also be at #IEEC3 later this month #histsci

[The Newcomen Society @NewcomenSoc]

Join us on 6th March for a fascinating presentation on ‘How Chaddesley Corbett Changed the World’ & the Potter family by #DavidHardwick💬

An in-person event at the #AlanBaxterGallery #London + on-line via zoom 💻

All are welcome ...
Details via link 🧑‍🔬

https://t.co/Avb5kR9kaL

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

As we approach the 3rd International Early Engines Conference 22-24 March 2024 to be held @SummerleeMuseum Coatbridge, Scotland we're sharing details of the planned pre- and post- #IEEC3 conference trips #histsci #earlyengines
https://t.co/9re8HH4c94

[NorthLan Heritage @NL_Heritage]

#ArchiveAdventCalendar day 11 is about coal, once dug from under the ground to feed industry and heat and power homes

The photo shows the rare 1810 Farme Colliery winding engine which worked on the Lanarkshire coalfield & is now preserved @SummerleeMuseum https://t.co/zeH0IRFfId

[Early Engines - IEEC Conference @earlyengines]

@earlyengines on tour. A journey of discovery to Slovakia. Steve Grudgings shares the story of a fascinating tour, and some wonderful mining engine sites https://t.co/MHlH9QqU8n

[Dr Anton Howes @antonhowes]

As if you haven't already had enough of me this week, here's a detailed interactive, explorable account of the earliest origins of the steam engine.
Have a play with the models here: https://t.co/xxMl9Qtz0D