Surrey Industrial History Group

Bridges of Britain

9 Mar 2010 - 19:30
9 Mar 2010 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

An illustrated talk by Peter Cross-Rudkin, ICE Historical Engineering Works Panel
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

The Story of UK VSTOL

23 Mar 2010 - 19:30
23 Mar 2010 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

The Story of UK VSTOL (Vertical/Short Take Off & Landing - past, present & future)
An illustrated talk by Chris Roberts, BAe pilot who has flown Harriers & Hunters,
 & Hawks as part of the Red Arrows aerobatic team
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door
NEW MEETING

Beginnings of Public Utilities in Surrey

26 Jan 2010 - 19:30
26 Jan 2010 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

An illustrated talk by Peter Tarplee, Vice President SIHG
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

Days at the Factory

23 Feb 2010 - 19:30
23 Feb 2010 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

An illustrated talk by Prof David Perrett, President Newcomen Society
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door
POSTPONED from 6 January 2010
(The talk Leather Manufacture at Gomshall is now on 23 March 2010)

Industries of Farnham

24 Nov 2009 - 19:30
24 Nov 2009 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

An illustrated talk by Chris Shepheard, Director Rural Life Centre
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

The Power & the Glory of Waterwheels

10 Nov 2009 - 19:30
10 Nov 2009 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

An illustrated talk by Dr Jeff Hawksley, Member SPAB Mills Section
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

Kodak and Photography

13 Oct 2009 - 19:30
13 Oct 2009 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

An illustrated talk by Tony Earle, Retired Photographic Scientist
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

The Flying Boats of Southampton - Ships of the Sky

27 Oct 2009 - 19:30
27 Oct 2009 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

An illustrated talk by Colin van Geffen, Aviation Artist & Enthusiast
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door. GU2 7XH University of Surrey Guildford

Searching for Trevithick's London Railway of 1808

29 Sep 2009 - 19:30
29 Sep 2009 - 21:30
Location: University of Surrey, Guildford, , GU2 7XH

An illustrated talk by John Liffen, Curator of Communications, Science Museum London

AGM, SIHG Conservation Award 2009 & Talk: Restoration of Nr 6 Kempton Great Engine

11 Jul 2009 - 14:00
11 Jul 2009 - 16:30
Location: Kempton Park Water Treatment Works, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, , Middlesex, , TW13 6XH

The 27th SIHG Conservation Plaque will be awarded  to the Kempton Great Engines Trust for its work in restoring Nr 6 engine. This be the subject of the talk and guided tour which follow the group's AGM. See Kempton Steam and map for directions. The entrance is at TW13 7ND.