SERIAC is an association of Industrial Archaeology and related societies in the South East of England. Since 1983, a member society has organised an annual day conference; this year it is being hosted by the Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society. At least 3 members of the SIHG will be attending.
Play about the man behind the iconic London Tube map. Could meet in the cafe there an hour or so before. And there's the excellent LT museum as well, of course.
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Four going already. We have booked stalls row: E, Seats 5 - 8 @£37.80. Please book adjacent seats, ot back row seats at £27 if you wantsomething cheaper
Tickets range from £26 to £37
Ashtead Pottery was an enterprise giving work to disabled war veterans from the Great War, and to "assist in the reconstruction of rural life". It only lasted 12 years but produced some very individualistic pottery, often in art Deco styles, which now commands impressive prices; their most famous produce was the 1924 Empire Exhibition's "Empire Lions" souvenir. Come along and hear much, much more from Professor Anne Andersen.
Talk by Benedict O'Looney, an architect and active member of the Victorian Society. More details to follow.
Sir Henry Cole (1808-1882, London) was a major figure in the history of industrial design, noted for his recognition of the importance of combining art and industry. He was instrumental in establishing both the Great Exhibition 1851 and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Retired engineer and volunteer for the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) and the Basingstoke Canal Society will give us an illustrated talk on the history of the Basingstoke Canal.
The world’s first underground public railway opened in 1863, running between Paddington and Farringdon Street in London. This talk explains why it was necessary, how it was built, and how it expanded right across our capital city.
This talk looks at the brewing industry of the Wandle Valley. While Young's is the best known name associated with the Wandle there were many other brewers some which still exist today - not least Sambrook’s, which brews on part of the old Young’s site.
More details to follow.
The fastest passenger aircraft of all time, first flown in 1969, this iconic vehicle was ahead of its time in many ways. It is amazing to think that those who first conceived the idea of an aircraft which flew faster than a bullet actually travelled to London to discuss their plans via steam train!
Michelle will talk on the life and times of her great grandfather, as gleaned from his notebooks, family photos and a bit of family history research.
