James Heath, of Bath, who flourished before the middle of the 18th century, was the inventor.

James Heath may refer to:

At the age of 18 he became a pupil of James Heath, for about two years.

In 2004 James Heath set a new tournament record with an 18 under par total of 266, winning by eight strokes over Ross Fisher.

Howlett came to London and served as apprentice to James Heath, the engraver.

He began his artistic career as a copper plate engraver, working for James Heath.

He served as apprentice to Joseph Collyer the younger, and subsequently became assistant to James Heath.

James Heath (19 April 1757 - 15 November 1834) was an English engraver.

James Heath died in Great Coram Street, London, on 15th July 1834.

Hobbes instead is drawing on his memories of the events and on two other possible sources, both written by James Heath around 1663.