William Murdoch - The Man Who Played with Fire - free book launch event

Thimblemill Library, Smethwick, B67 5RJ
Thursday 3rd December 2026
In the 250th anniversary year of William Murdoch's epic journey by foot from Lugar, Scotland to Soho in the West Midlands of England (and then onto Redruth in Cornwall), here you will find a story for all generations to marvel at, find inspiration and enjoy. Told through the vividly re-imagined character voices of those that knew him, here is the illuminating story of invention, imagination and incredible inspiration to move and light up the world we live in today with the worlds first steam carriage and affordable coal gas lighting that William Murdoch pioneered.

Published by Kindandgenerous Publications
ISBN 9780956595720, x5 colour plates, 60pp, rrp £6.99.
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