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.
For this talk we'll venture into social history as Sue shares the result of her researches on the people who worked the Wey Navigation - the bargemen and bargemasters (including several bargemistresses), including the possible origins of the early bargemen, the scale of bargemasters’ trade in the early 18th century (by which time there are useful records) and their connections with Guildford. Doors 13
Three generations of one of England’s finest engineering families and their achievements. The father, Marc Brunel (son of a Normandy farmer), who provided the boots for Wellington’s Army and the ship’s blocks for Nelson’s Navy, and who built the first tunnel under the Thames.
The Society is joining the nationwide event 'Heritage Open Days' in which sites not often open to the public will allow visitors. Our event is on Sunday 15th September and details can be found here https://www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/heritage-open-day-3
This is also advertised in the local Mole Valley brochure which can be found here HOD Brochure 2024 and leads you to many other events from 5th - 16th September in the Mole Valley district. Other Surrey districts also take part and can be searched for here https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
The Robert Bryson Memorial Talk, by our old friend Richard Marks
Zoom event - "doors" 7:15PM, talk will start 7:30PM, please log in at least 5 minutes before start of talk.
Our July e-newsletter is out and contains information on upcoming events and news, including upcoming fieldwork opportunities. For past e-newsletters, visit the webpage, or email info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.
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The library now has a selection of Surrey Industrial History Group publications to sell at a discounted price. These can be found on our Publication Sales list:
https://www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/publication-sales-list
Please get in touch with the librarian: librarian@surreyarchaeology.org.uk for information or purchase
Our June e-newsletter is out and contains information on upcoming events and news, including upcoming fieldwork opportunities. For past e-newsletters, visit the webpage, or email info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.
