They were able to see some of the Boulton and Watt Steam Engines, Babbage's Difference Engine (Models 1 and 2). Professors Berry and Parsons awarded triva winners with candy afterwards. The group photo (with EIL banner) is taken in front of a high pressure (or strong steam) engine built by Richard Trevithick circa 1805. Strong steam refers to steam at pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. Trevithick pioneered this technique after Watt's patent expired in 1800.
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