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SUMMARY:‘Women in Engineering’ by Dr. Emily Rees Koerner & Prof. Graeme Gooday
DESCRIPTION:This event is both an in-person and on-line event. To reserve a spot for either option\, please visit the lecture’s Eventbrite page. \nA co-authored paper presented by Dr. Emily Rees Koerner and Professor Graeme Gooday. \nIn 2019 the Women’s Engineering Society celebrated its centenary (founded in 1919 when they held their first conference in Birmingham). The two speakers will present evidence of women’s roles in engineering during the 19th and 20th centuries\, uncovered whilst they researched historical tales of women engineers in Birmingham and the Midlands. \nThey are now working on a broader history along with the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/women-in-engineering-by-professor-graeme-goodaye/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230301T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20220801T205214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T104328Z
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SUMMARY:'BSA: A Birmingham Company in World War II' by Dr. Jim Andrew
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jim Andrew shares new insights on wartime organisation and operations \nIn the Second World War\, BSA supplied about half the total UK production of small arms up to 20 mm cannon. They were heavily targeted by German bombers and in 1940 very serious damage was done to their main works in Small Heath. This talk details the firm’s efforts to recover or relocate some of its production to other factories and any other firms which could help. Little more than a month’s production was lost but there was also serious loss of life among staff\, male and female. \nAbout The Lecturer\nThe speaker\, Dr. Jim Andrew\, spent part of his early career at BSA\, before moving to Birmingham City Council. He was\, for many years\, responsible for the exhibits in Birmingham Science Museum\, and\, although retired\, still provides technical advice to the present Thinktank Museum. He spent a long time as Honorary Secretary of the Midlands Branch of the Newcomen Society\, and is currently Chairman of Newcomen Midlands.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/bsa-a-birmingham-company-in-world-war-ii-by-dr-jim-andrew/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230201T190000
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CREATED:20230113T093225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T093933Z
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SUMMARY:'Reverse Engineering' by Dr. John Moyle
DESCRIPTION:This event is both an in-person and on-line event. To reserve a spot for either option\, please visit the lecture’s Eventbrite page. \nDr. John Moyle will talk on the subject of “Reverse Engineering”\, sometimes called “back engineering”. This is a process in which machines\, weapons\, architectural structures\, software and other products are “deconstructed” to extract design information from them. \nAbout The Lecturer\nDr. John Moyle is a Chartered Engineer\, retired Physician & Anaesthetist plus historian with a particular interest in telegraphy and medical technology.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/reverse-engineering-by-dr-john-moyle/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:Newcomen Online Lecture,UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230104T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20230103T093859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T133155Z
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SUMMARY:'The Pentrich Engine' by David Hulse
DESCRIPTION:This event is both an in-person and on-line event. To reserve a spot for either option\, please visit the lecture’s Eventbrite page. \nThe Pentrich engine\, designed by Francis Thompson\, was constructed in 1791 to pump water out of a coal mine at Pentrich in Derbyshire. \nDavid Hulse will describe its features and tell its history\, based on his research while building a detailed 1/16th scale model of the original engine. Pictures of the model will be used to illustrate the talk. \nAbout The Lecturer\nIn 1970\, David Hulse started a project which was to occupy all his spare time for the next 45 years! He has researched and constructed in miniature the important steam engines which were built in the eighteenth century. \nThese engines paved the way for the industrial revolution in the British Isles and which spread to many other countries throughout the world. These eighteenth century engines are usually grouped together and called steam engines\, however\, they were not steam engines. Steam was used as a means of creating a vacuum against which the earth’s pressure could act. The correct terminology is that they were atmospheric engines. \nPlease visit David’s website: davidhulse.co.uk for more info.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-pentrich-engine-by-david-hulse/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:Newcomen Online Lecture,UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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CREATED:20220731T144924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T105249Z
UID:10627-1670439600-1670446800@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:'Invention & Design; Elkington of Birmingham' by Dr. Jonathan Berg
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jonathan Berg discusses the invention of electroplating and its commercialisation in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/invention-elkington-of-birmingham-by-dr-jonathan-berg/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:Newcomen Online Lecture,UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20220731T142207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T182425Z
UID:10611-1667415600-1667422800@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:'Brickyard Engines that drove Clay Mills in the Early 19th Century' by Elizabeth Thomson
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Thomson considers a critical aspect for Britain’s urban growth
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/brickyard-engines-that-drove-clay-mills-in-the-early-c19-by-elizabeth-thomson/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:Newcomen Online Lecture,UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20220731T133700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T111010Z
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SUMMARY:'The Newcomen Engine Pumping House at Brislington' by David Hardwick
DESCRIPTION:David Hardwick discusses the historical and archaeological appraisal of the standing building in Brislington
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-newcomen-engine-pumping-house-at-brislington-by-david-hardwick/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:Newcomen Online Lecture,UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220406T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20220403T052951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T060330Z
UID:10392-1649271600-1649278800@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:'Boxing Clever' - a brief history of corrugated containers and the ingenuity of their design and manufacture
DESCRIPTION:An in person and online presentation by Nigel Jopson\nNigel Jopson offers an insight into the complexity of items often taken for granted. \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/boxing-clever-a-brief-history-of-corrugated-containers-and-the-ingenuity-of-their-design-and-manufacture/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:Shed Talks (Newcomen Online),UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20211201T080105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T105458Z
UID:9200-1641409200-1641416400@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Lady Charlotte Guest at Dowlais 1833 – 1855
DESCRIPTION:An in-person only presentation by Dr. Victoria Owens \nDr Victoria Owens examines how a pioneering businesswoman came to head the world’s largest ironworks. \nWhen impoverished aristocrat Lady Charlotte Bertie married wealthy Welsh ironmaster John Guest of Dowlais in 1833\, her relatives looked on with dismay. Yet despite their vast difference of background and age\, over their nineteen-year long marriage\, husband and wife enjoyed great happiness and much adventure. There would be ten children and while John built up an immense commercial empire\, Charlotte championed Welsh culture. \nCrucially\, she taught herself John’s business from the inside. Over the years\, she made the keenest observation of iron production\, the fluctuations of the trade and the engineering innovations that touched upon its developments. When John died in 1852\, she was therefore uniquely well-placed to succeed him as head of the works – a remarkable position for a Victorian woman. Not only did she endeavour to introduce reforms\, but also – rather to her dismay – had to weather a potentially destructive strike. But success came at a price. With her star to all sight in the ascendant\, Lady Charlotte suddenly chose to abandon all\, leave Wales and marry her sons’ tutor! \nThis presentation (& Victoria’s book on the subject) traces the ardent\, creative years of her first marriage\, explores her determination – widowed – to preserve John’s legacy\, and observes her growing devotion to her second husband\, the scholarly Charles Schreiber. \nAbout the Venue\nPlease note that in compliance with Thinktank’s commitment to COVID-19 secure events\, we ask that masks are worn (unless exempt) and social distancing is observed. \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/lady-charlotte-guest-at-dowlais-1833-1855/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/LadyCharlotteGuest_900x506.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20211118T164533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T103125Z
UID:9166-1638385200-1638392400@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Claymills - the building of an integrated Victorian industrial site and its later restoration
DESCRIPTION:John Freeman CBE\nClaymills – the building of an integrated Victorian industrial site and its later restoration \nJohn Freeman CBE discusses the progressive development and repurposing of this imposing site from industrial to heritage use. \nIt replaces the provisionally arranged talk on the Harwell Dekatron Computer\, which will be rescheduled for 2022/2023. \nThis lecture is provided by the Newcomen Society\, in conjunction with Birmingham Museums Trust. \nAbout the Speaker\nJohn is a Trustee of Claymills Pumping Engines Trust and has kindly offered this lecture to the Newcomen Society. \nAbout the Venue\nPlease note that in compliance with Thinktank’s commitment to COVID-19 secure events\, we ask that masks are worn (unless exempt) and social distancing is observed. \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/to-be-announced/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20190904T132228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T155524Z
UID:3374-1588791600-1588791600@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED History and Conservation of "City of Birmingham"
DESCRIPTION:Dr Jim Andrew explains the history and conservation challenges of this iconic locomotive
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/history-and-conservation-of-city-of-birmingham/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/City-of-Birmingham_1024x768.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200401T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20190904T131740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T160626Z
UID:3372-1585767600-1585767600@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED History of Women in Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Professor Graeme Gooday explores the ongoing role of women in engineering and related sectors
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/history-of-women-in-engineering/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/women-in-engineering_1200x500.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200304T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20190904T125037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T205330Z
UID:3370-1583348400-1583348400@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Henry Beighton
DESCRIPTION:THE KEY TO UNLOCKING THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE NEWCOMEN ENGINE: Suhail Rana discusses his research on this engineer and surveyor
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/henry-beighton-the-key-to-unlocking-the-early-history-of-the-newcomen-engine/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/henry-beighton_1200x630.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20190904T124043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T144700Z
UID:3368-1580929200-1580929200@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The First 100 Years of Wireless Communication at Sea
DESCRIPTION:THE LONG SILENCE FALLS: Dr John Moyle examines aspects of this transformative technology
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-long-silence-falls-the-first-100-years-of-wireless-communication-at-sea/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/wireless-communication-at-sea.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20190904T120117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T204352Z
UID:3365-1575486000-1575486000@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:How Technology Transformed the Country House
DESCRIPTION:LIKE A WELL-OILED MACHINE?  Dr Ian West shows how & where modern domestic comforts were pioneered
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/like-a-well-oiled-machine-how-technology-transformed-the-country-house/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Bells-in-Country-Houses_1200x1000.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20190904T115656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T092133Z
UID:3363-1573066800-1573066800@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The Mystery of the “James Watt Organ” & Other Watt Stories More Musical than Steamy
DESCRIPTION:Dr Nina Baker shares her discoveries about Watt’s musical instrument work
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-mystery-of-the-james-watt-organ-other-watt-stories-more-musical-than-steamy/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/James-Watt_1920x1152.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20190904T115019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T210443Z
UID:3361-1570042800-1570042800@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The Mechanisation of Paper-Making
DESCRIPTION:Nigel Jopson considers the development of the paper-making machine\, its associated processes and the wider lesson in process innovation
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-mechanisation-of-paper-making/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mechanised-paper-making_1920x1090.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20190330T195721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T063302Z
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SUMMARY:The Changing Role of Consultants in Industry 1850–2000
DESCRIPTION:Call for Papers & Workshop in Oxford on 10-11 May 2019\nOrganisation of the Workshop\nThe workshop will be based on pre-circulated papers of approximately 5\,000 words and a selection of workshop contributions will be published in an edited volume. \nThe organisers are: Peter Reed (Independent Researcher)\, Jonathan Aylen (University of Manchester and the Newcomen Society) and Viviane Quirke (Oxford Brookes University). \nPlease contact Jonathan Aylen on Jonathan.Aylen@manchester.ac.uk for further information. \n\nConsultants – A Neglected Group\nConsultants have been neglected by historians of engineering and technology. They are one professional group that is overlooked when discussing innovations. With few exceptions\, only passing reference is made to their background and training\, the circumstances of their engagement\, the nature of the work and its success. \nYet it is clear that consultants were often a key resource in knowledge management for firms\, especially in emerging sectors making the transition from craft-based traditions to use of scientific knowledge. \nAs the modern corporation arose during the late 19th century\, firms faced a growing problem of managing knowledge. They set up in-house laboratories and began to develop R&D programmes. But\, at the same time\, consultants played a key role in spreading new technologies across firms\, improving operating practices within factories\, establishing standards and helping develop key supply industries. \nA Widely Supported Conference\nTo help explore these issues\, the Newcomen Society has agreed to support a Conference in 2019 on the “Changing Role of Consultants in Industry\, 1850 to 2000. Other supporters include: the British Society for the History of Science\, Oxford Brookes University and the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry. The Workshop is to held in Oxford on 10th  & 11th May 2019. The Society would welcome papers on a range of issues. \nThis workshop will address the role of consultants in various industrial sectors across Europe and in the United States\, and attempt to establish evidence on who the consultants were\, the market for consultants and their impact. Questions that arise include: \nWho are the consultants? Studies of individuals or consultancy firms which illustrate the role of consultants.\nShifting definitions of consultants over time: how has this changed and how has the profession evolved? \nWhat of the emergence of professional service firms and process plant contractors who bundle consultancy with the supply of design\, plant or buildings\, commissioning\, training and start-up? \nHow Did Someone Become A Consultant?\nWhat gave consultants the expertise (and standing) to undertake such work? What networks did consultants operate in to sustain their work? What levels of remuneration were available? \nThe Market For Consultants\nWho employed consultants? What are the challenges for a business in defining a consultant’s project? How readily is the consultant’s report utilised by the business? What kind of consultancy work was undertaken? Did it vary over time? At what point was the consultant’s work taken inside the business? Did any conflicts arise? If so\, how were they resolved? To what extent were patents involved? What about the use of industrial consultants by banks\, stockholders\, financiers and/or government departments or agencies to evaluate capital schemes and projects? \nThe Impact Of Consultants\nHow did consultants contribute to innovation and diffusion of technology? What types of knowledge were transferred? What was their relationship to formal in-house R&D – complement or substitute? Has their influence shifted over time? How has their technical advice influenced government industrial policies? \nThe workshop is supported by grants from the British Society for the History of Science\, The Newcomen Society\, Oxford Brookes University and the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-changing-role-of-consultants-in-industry-1850-2000/
LOCATION:OXFORD Maison Française d’Oxford\, 2-10 Norham Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 6SE
CATEGORIES:Ireland,UK - London Branch,UK - Midlands Branch,UK - North East Branch,UK - North Western Branch,UK - Scottish Branch,UK - South Yorkshire Branch,UK - Southern Branch,UK - Western Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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SUMMARY:The Early History of the Newcomen Engine
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Mike Potts.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-early-history-of-the-newcomen-engine/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190306T200000
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CREATED:20180828T094114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T210801Z
UID:2252-1551898800-1551902400@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The History of Gas Manufacture in the UK
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Russell Thomas.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-history-of-gas-manufacture-in-the-uk/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/scotland_oil_08_22_2014.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20180828T085902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T210915Z
UID:2240-1549479600-1549486800@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Opportunities for Women in Wireless Telegraphy during World War One
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Dr Elizabeth Bruton.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/opportunities-for-women-in-wireless-telegraphy-during-world-war-one/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EventImage_19-02-06_WomenInWirelessTelegraphyWW1_900x506.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190102T170700
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20180826T170229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180826T170229Z
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SUMMARY:The Cobb Land Speed Record Car
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Dr Jim Andrew
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-cobb-land-speed-record-car/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20180826T162540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180826T164031Z
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SUMMARY:Aspects of Steel Making
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Jonathan Aylen
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/aspects-of-steel-making/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/EventImage_18-12-05_AspectsOfSteelMaking.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20180826T144953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T211152Z
UID:2197-1541617200-1541624400@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Development of the Engineering Drawing Office
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Ivor Lewis
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/development-of-the-engineering-drawing-office/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011542
CREATED:20180826T113225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T211312Z
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SUMMARY:The R101 Disaster and the Broken Elevator Cable
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Dr Bryan Lawton
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-r101-disaster-and-the-broken-elevator-cable/
LOCATION:BIRMINGHAM Think Tank\, Birmingham Science Museum\,\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7XG
CATEGORIES:UK - Midlands Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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