The talk is about the passenger and passenger cargo liners seen in UK ports during the author's boyhood in the 1950s, the ship owners, their origins and the trades which they served.
This talk explores gap between the early experiments of Faraday and the provision of electrical power that we enjoy in our homes. Faraday discovered electromagnetic induction, the principle behind the electric transformer and generator
This illustrated talk traces the history of how local news, particularly in Surrey, has been brought to its readers, and focuses on the changes in technology from hot-metal printing to the modern computer era.
A look at human factors in aircraft accidents, good and bad. Are we becoming too complacent with new technology?
A study of the local folklore of Surrey, including ghosts, witches and childlore. Available now from the Society £12.99.
For more details see the publications page.
The most recent October e-newsletter is now out, which includes info on the Surrey LiDAR Portal, new Folklore of Surrey book and more!
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