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SUMMARY:'A Short History of Societal Response to Major Accidents' By Professor Rod Smith
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/a-short-history-of-societal-response-to-major-accidents-by-professor-rod-smith/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
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SUMMARY:'The Evolution of the Parsons Land Steam Turbine' by Geoff Horsman
DESCRIPTION:This is a free 1/2 day event starting a 14:00 at which Geoff Horsman will give two talks that outline the development and history of turbines with particular reference to the work of Parsons.  The other talk will be in the afternoon while this one will be in the evening. \nThere will also be an opportunity to examine Parson’s No 2 Turbine which is held by Kelham Island Museum.  Turbine No 1 is understood to have been the prototype while Turbine No 2 is almost certainly the first production model. \nAlso see The Turbine Plant on the Major Ocean Going Liners such as the ‘Titanic (first talk in the afternoon) \nThe Programme for the day (both talks) is as follows:\n12:00 pm to 1:45 pm Tea and coffee and an opportunity to view the Parsons turbine that is held by Kelham. \n2:00 pm Welcome and a brief outline as to how Kelham became home to Parsons first-ever turbine-generator supplied to a customer for commercial operation. \n2:15 pm A History of Parsons and Pametrada Marine Turbines in the Great Liners\nThis talk will outline the evolution of Parsons and Pametrada’s most powerful marine steam turbines from the Mauretania and Lusitania via the Titanic\, Aquitania\, Île de France\, Empress of Britain\, Bremen\, Europa\, Queen Mary and Windsor Castle to the QE2. The creation of Pametrada which produced the engine designs for Britain’s most prominent shipyards to build – including John Brown\, Harland and Wolff\, Cammell Laird\, Vickers Armstrong\, Swan Hunters\, etc – will also be described. There will be insights into passenger life onboard the ships as well as the engines. \n4:15 pm Break \n5:30 pm Film “Makers of Power” \n6:00 pm The Evolution of the Parsons Land Steam Turbine\nThis talk will describe how the turbines produced for power station use changed from the World’s first turbine-generator of 1884 up until the time Parsons became part of Siemens in 1997. The keynote designs will be discussed including the machines for Calder Hall (the World’s first commercial nuclear power station)\, Drax (Britain’s largest power station)\, and Nanticoke (the largest coal-fired power station in North America). Reference will be made to the Kelham Island turbine generator in this talk. \n8:00 pm Closing Remarks \nAbout the Speaker:\nUntil his retirement\, Geoff Horsman was Chief Turbine Engineer for Siemens at C. A Parsons Works in Newcastle. He is now the keeper of the historic archive at the CA Parsons Works in Newcastle.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/a-history-of-parsons-turbines-by-geoff-horsman/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T161500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20220731T140101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T141901Z
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SUMMARY:'The Turbine Plant on the Major Ocean Going Liners including Titanic' by Geoff Horsman
DESCRIPTION:This is a free 1/2 day event starting a 14:00 at which Geoff Horsman will give two talks that outline the development and history of turbines\, with particular reference to the work of Parsons.  This talk will be in the afternoon while the other will be in the evening. \nThere will also be an opportunity from 12 noon to 1.45pm to examine Parson’s No 4 Turbine which is held by Kelham Island Museum.  Turbine No 1 is understood to have been the prototype\, while Turbine No 4 is almost certainly the first production model. \nAlso see The Evolution of the Parsons Land Steam Turbine (the second talk) \nThe Programme for the day (both talks) is as follows:\n12:00 pm to 1:45 pm Tea and coffee and an opportunity to view the Parsons turbine that is held by Kelham. \n2:00 pm Welcome and a brief outline as to how Kelham became home to Parsons first-ever turbine-generator supplied to a customer for commercial operation. \n2:15 pm A History of Parsons and Pametrada Marine Turbines in the Great Liners\nThis talk will outline the evolution of Parsons and Pametrada’s most powerful marine steam turbines from the Mauretania and Lusitania via the Titanic\, Aquitania\, Île de France\, Empress of Britain\, Bremen\, Europa\, Queen Mary and Windsor Castle to the QE2. The creation of Pametrada which produced the engine designs for Britain’s most prominent shipyards to build – including John Brown\, Harland and Wolff\, Cammell Laird\, Vickers Armstrong\, Swan Hunters\, etc – will also be described. There will be insights into passenger life onboard the ships as well as the engines. \n4:15 pm Break \n5:30 pm Film “Makers of Power” \n6:00 pm The Evolution of the Parsons Land Steam Turbine\nThis talk will describe how the turbines produced for power station use changed from the World’s first turbine-generator of 1884 up until the time Parsons became part of Siemens in 1997. The keynote designs will be discussed including the machines for Calder Hall (the World’s first commercial nuclear power station)\, Drax (Britain’s largest power station)\, and Nanticoke (the largest coal-fired power station in North America). Reference will be made to the Kelham Island turbine generator in this talk. \n8:00 pm Closing Remarks \nAbout the Speaker:\nUntil his retirement\, Geoff Horsman was Chief Turbine Engineer for Siemens at C. A Parsons Works in Newcastle. He is now the keeper of the historic archive at the CA Parsons Works in Newcastle.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-turbine-plant-on-the-major-ocean-going-liners-including-titanic-by-geoff-horsman/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
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SUMMARY:'Reverse Engineering' by John Moyle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/reverse-engineering-by-john-moyle/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211019T152917Z
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SUMMARY:'Gun making by machinery - the 1853 Enfield Rifle\, mechanised manufacture and interchangeability' by Peter Smithurst
DESCRIPTION:An in person presentation by Peter Smithurst \nFor those who are unable to attend in person questions may be submitted via email before the lecture to events@newcomen.com or via Zoom chat during the lecture. \nBooking information\nIf COVID restrictions permit this will be held as a joint In-Person and Online meeting and irrespective of whether you wish to join us In-Person or Online it is essential that you book your place via Eventbrite (see button below). Tickets are free but as we almost certainly will be limited as to the number of people who can attend in person and as we can only accommodate 100 attendees online we recommend you book early. Eventbrite will email you a confirmation immediately after registration. \nIn-Person meeting at Kelham Island Museum\nFor those of you who wish to join us in person we will meet from 6:00 pm\, but it is prossible that COVID restrictions may mean that teas and coffee are not available. \nAbout the Speaker\nPeter Smithurst  \nAbout the Venue\nAn in-person and webcast (zoom) meeting. \nAs previously the meeting will start at 6:30 pm and tea and coffee will be available from 6:00 pm and we look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an interesting series of talks and discussions. \nFor those of you who are uncertain about attending in-person meetings at present\, we are also pleased to announce that all this year’s programme of talks will also be available as a live webcast. \nKelham Island Museum has advised that although no social distancing restrictions will be in place for the meeting\, we will need to keep a detailed register of attendees.  To assist with this and to gauge demand for the in-person talk it would be very helpful if you could let us know if you wish to join us using the Eventbrite link below.  Similarly\, if you would like to join us online please book using the Eventbrite link below.  We are very happy if you wish to “hedge your bets” and book for both the in-person and online talks at this stage and make a final decision nearer the time. \nA group of members and guests will be meeting for a pre-talk meal and if you wish to join us please let me know so that I can advise them of the probable numbers. \nAll Newcomen evening meetings are free and open to all and if you are aware of any non-members who may be interested in this talk please feel free to forward this email to them. \nPlease Note:-  The parking arrangements at the Museum have changed and the car park between the Museum and the river is now closed and is being used by the Museum Cafe and Bar as an outdoor seating area.  Details of the new parking arrangements can be found at http://www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum/plan-your-visit \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/gun-making-by-machinery-the-1853-enfield-rifle-mechanised-manufacture-and-interchangeability-by-peter-smithurst/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:Shed Talks (Newcomen Online),UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220411T063000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211019T152712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T111807Z
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SUMMARY:'A History of Dowty' by Ally McConnell
DESCRIPTION:An webcast (Zoom) presentation by Ally McConnell.\nFeaturing material from Sir George Dowty’s autobiography & the Dowty archive. \nPLEASE NOTE: This is no longer an in-person event. It is however available to book online via the link below \nFor those who are unable to attend in person\, questions may be submitted via email before the lecture to events@newcomen.com or via Zoom chat during the lecture. \nBooking information\nTickets are free but as we can only accommodate 100 attendees online\, we recommend you book early via the Sign up link below (you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite immediately after registration). \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/a-history-of-dowty-using-material-from-sir-george-dowtys-autobiography-and-the-dowty-archive-by-ally-mcconnell/
LOCATION:This is an Online Event
CATEGORIES:Shed Talks (Newcomen Online),UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211112T105235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T122615Z
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SUMMARY:How Alloy Steels came to serve the Engineer (followed by branch AGM)
DESCRIPTION:An In Person & Online Presentation by Dr. Peter Morgan\nThis meeting will be followed by the Branch Annual General Meeting \nWorld production of alloy steels increased rapidly from the 1890’s\, reaching 3.85% of world steel production in 1920.  This expansion resulted mainly from the mechanisation of warfare and the demands of the 1st World War.  It was was based on foundations built in the 19th Century and these are explored in this lecture. \nBy 1800\,   many of the major alloying elements used in steelmaking had been identified and some were becoming available\, through the work mainly of geologists and analytical chemists.  Alliances of scientists\, steelmakers and steel users began to look at their potential. \nAt this time the primary use of steel in industry was for the essential operation of cutting.  Crucible steelmaking allowed production of a reliable high hardness carbon steel in small sections\, albeit only of limited toughness and ductility and with poor tempering resistance.   From 1820 onwards the work of people across many disciplines\, including Faraday\, Fischer\, Sorby\, R.F. Mushet\, and Hadfield\, provided new steels and understanding of the fundamental processes governing their treatment and behaviour. \nWith parallel developments in steelmaking technology allowing bulk production of alloy steels\, larger high strength components could be made. They contributed to new industries requiring steels with specific properties such as resistance to wear\, corrosion resistance and strength at elevated  temperatures. These included electrotechnology\, chemicals manufacture and the production of high performance internal combustion engines. \nAbout the Venue\nAn in-person and webcast (zoom) meeting. \nAs previously the meeting will start at 6:30 pm and tea and coffee will be available from 6:00 pm and we look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an interesting series of talks and discussions. \nFor those of you who are uncertain about attending in-person meetings at present\, we are also pleased to announce that all this year’s programme of talks will also be available as a live webcast. \nKelham Island Museum has advised that although no social distancing restrictions will be in place for the meeting\, we will need to keep a detailed register of attendees.  To assist with this and to gauge demand for the in-person talk it would be very helpful if you could let us know if you wish to join us using the Eventbrite link below.  Similarly\, if you would like to join us online please book using the Eventbrite link below.  We are very happy if you wish to “hedge your bets” and book for both the in-person and online talks at this stage and make a final decision nearer the time. \nA group of members and guests will be meeting for a pre-talk meal and if you wish to join us please let me know so that I can advise them of the probable numbers. \nAll Newcomen evening meetings are free and open to all and if you are aware of any non-members who may be interested in this talk please feel free to forward this email to them. \nPlease Note:-  The parking arrangements at the Museum have changed and the car park between the Museum and the river is now closed and is being used by the Museum Cafe and Bar as an outdoor seating area.  Details of the new parking arrangements can be found at www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum/plan-your-visit \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/how-alloy-steels-came-to-serve-the-engineer-followed-by-branch-agm/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:Shed Talks (Newcomen Online),UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211115T090346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T154016Z
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SUMMARY:'Women of Steel' by Michelle Rawlins (with the SMEA & SYIHS)
DESCRIPTION:A joint meeting with the Sheffield Metallurgical & Engineering Association (SMEA) and the South Yorkshire Industrial History Society (SYIHS) presented by Michelle Rawlins\nThe Annual Barraclough Lecture \nA talk about some of the formidable women who worked in the Sheffield steel industry during World War Two. \nSMEA website \nSYIHS website \nAbout the Speaker\nMichelle Rawlins is a freelance journalist and author who also teaches at the University of Sheffield \nAbout the Venue\nCrown Plaza Royal Victoria\, Sheffield \nThis is an in-person and webcast (Zoom) meeting. \nAs previously the meeting will start at 5:30 pm and tea and coffee will be available from 6:00 pm and we look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an interesting series of talks and discussions. \nFor those of you who are uncertain about attending in-person meetings at present\, we are also pleased to announce that a majority of this year’s programme of talks will also be available as a live webcast.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/women-of-steel/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria\, Victoria Station Road\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S4 7YE
CATEGORIES:Shed Talks (Newcomen Online),UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220228T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20220218T165109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T180704Z
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SUMMARY:The Varied Life and Career of William Bragge
DESCRIPTION:An In Person & Online Presentation by David Boursnell\nWilliam Bragge’s life illustrates the mix of religious beliefs\, intellectual curiosity\, entrepreneurship\, manufacturing development and civic responsibility that were a feature of the Industrial Revolution. \nBorn in 1823\, the son of a Birmingham jeweller\, Bragge did an engineering apprenticeship in Birmingham which led to a career as both a civil and a locomotive engineer. In 1852 he went to South America\, where he built railways and gas works in both Brazil and Argentina. \nHe returned to England in 1858 a wealthy man and was able to buy a partnership with John Brown and Co in Sheffield. After helping with the company’s expansion into Bessemer steel and armour plates he travelled widely\, negotiating contracts with governments in Russia and elsewhere. He used his travels to build up large collections including tobacco materials\, illuminated manuscripts\, ethnographic objects\, geology and precious stones – many of the items are now in the collections of major museums around the world. \nIn the 1870s\, after his year as Master Cutler\, Bragge devoted himself more to civic activities and the promotion of Free Libraries and technical education in Sheffield. He was the prime mover in the establishment of the Weston Park Museum in the City. \nBragge’s wife Martha died in 1877\, after what appears to have been a protracted illness\, and he then moved back to his native Birmingham\, where he was involved with the establishment of the English Watch Co. as well as involving himself in civic activities until his death in 1884. \nAbout the Venue\nAn in-person and webcast (zoom) meeting. \nAs previously the meeting will start at 6:30 pm and tea and coffee will be available from 6:00 pm and we look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an interesting series of talks and discussions. \nFor those of you who are uncertain about attending in-person meetings at present\, we are also pleased to announce that all this year’s programme of talks will also be available as a live webcast. \nKelham Island Museum has advised that although no social distancing restrictions will be in place for the meeting\, we will need to keep a detailed register of attendees.  To assist with this and to gauge demand for the in-person talk it would be very helpful if you could let us know if you wish to join us using the Eventbrite link below.  Similarly\, if you would like to join us online please book using the Eventbrite link below.  We are very happy if you wish to “hedge your bets” and book for both the in-person and online talks at this stage and make a final decision nearer the time. \nA group of members and guests will be meeting for a pre-talk meal and if you wish to join us please let me know so that I can advise them of the probable numbers. \nAll Newcomen evening meetings are free and open to all and if you are aware of any non-members who may be interested in this talk please feel free to forward this email to them. \nPlease Note:-  The parking arrangements at the Museum have changed and the car park between the Museum and the river is now closed and is being used by the Museum Cafe and Bar as an outdoor seating area.  Details of the new parking arrangements can be found at www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum/plan-your-visit
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-varied-life-and-career-of-william-bragge/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:Shed Talks (Newcomen Online),UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211213T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211112T103603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T193706Z
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SUMMARY:Target Sheffield - Three failures and a triumph
DESCRIPTION:An in-person only lecture by Phillip Judkins\nThis is a joint meeting presented by the Newcomen Society and the South Yorkshire Industrial History Society \nPre-Meeting Exhibition Visit\nThere will be a pre-meeting exhibition visit 6:15pm-7:15pm\, followed by meeting start at 7:30pm. \nAs part of our meeting on Monday 13th December 2021\, we have organised a private visit between 6:15 pm and 7:15 pm to view the exhibition of early magnetron valves and Sheffield industries contribution to the development and manufacture of the necessary permanent magnets.  Many of the items have been loaned to Kelham Island Museum by Dr Phillip Judkins. The exhibition\, which in part was funded by the Newcomen Society\, has been designed and mounted by David Eaton. \nThe magnetron was developed by John Randall and Harry Boot at Birmingham University and the associated magnet research was carried out by Professor Willie Sucksmith at the University of Sheffield.  A key component of the magnetron valve is the high powered magnet needed to generate the microwave field. The magnetron valve was key to producing small but high powered short-wave and high-frequency RADAR systems\, which were installed in aircraft during the battle of the Atlantic in WWII. The objects on display are very early examples and highlight a little known area of important work undertaken in Sheffield during the war. \nThe Lecture (in-person only)\nPlease note new start of 7:30 pm and not 6.30pm as previously advertised. \nEighty-one years ago\, in December 1940\, Sheffield suffered the double blow of being blitzed twice in four nights\, with almost 700 dead\, 40\,000 homeless and devastation across the city centre and public services. The human stories of these raids have been well described many times\, but the technological story of the air attacks on Sheffield has not been as closely examined – and some secrets are yet to be revealed. \nDr Phillip Judkins analyses the engineering and technology of the air attacks on Sheffield in both the First and the Second World Wars\, laying out even-handedly the successes and failures of the scientists\, engineers and military commanders both of attackers and defenders\, and taking the story from the 1870s to the era of the cruise missile. \nExpect to hear a story based on new information which ranges from outright farce to the depths of human tragedy\, as those determined to destroy the Steel City\, and those resolved to stop them\, fight with weapons at – and beyond – the limits of the engineering and technology of their times. \nAbout the Speaker\nPhillip Judkins is a member of council for the Newcomen Society. \nAttending the Lecture\nPlease note\, this is an in-person only meeting. \nThe meeting will start at 6:30 pm with tea and coffee available from 6:00 pm. We look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an interesting series of talks and discussions. \nKelham Island Museum has advised us that although no social distancing restrictions will be in place for the meeting\, we will need to keep a detailed register of attendees.  To assist with this\, and to gauge demand for the in-person talk\, it would be helpful if you could let us know whether you wish to join us using by registering via the Eventbrite link below. \nAlso\, a group of members and guests will be meeting up for a pre-talk meal and if you wish to join please let us know by emailing meetings.syorks@newcomen.com so that we can advise them of probable numbers. \nAll Newcomen evening meetings are free and open to everyone. If you are aware of any non-members who may be interested in this talk\, please feel free to share this page with them. \nPlease Note:-  The parking arrangements at the Museum have changed and the car park between the Museum and the river is now closed and is being used by the Museum Cafe and Bar as an outdoor seating area.  Details of the new parking arrangements can be found at www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum/plan-your-visit \nSign Up For This Event Here (Eventbrite)
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-sheffield-blitzes-first-and-second-world-wars/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211112T102126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T102126Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Water- the Sheffield Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Dr Jenny Stephenson\nThe History of Water- the Sheffield Reflection \nWater\, an essential ingredient for life\, has a fascinating and rather turbulent history. It has certainly been a force for good as well as evil: too much\, too little\, clean or dirty\, as illustrated in this talk. \nIn the early years\, the industrial town of Sheffield expanded quickly and became victim to severe overcrowding\, putting pressure on the supplies of drinking water and general cleanliness\, with the terrible consequences of cholera\, typhoid\, smallpox\, high infant mortality rates to name but a few. It took 22 years for Sheffield’s leaders to respond to the situation following a survey report of 1847\, by digging sewers and building further reservoirs. \nAs well as this timeline\, the talk will cover the history of the toilet and that of our local fifteen reservoirs. The talk will briefly cover the issues of sustainability and concerns for the environment\, including the part we ourselves can play in this. \nThe talk is based on a book written by Dr Jenny Stephenson\, which is an easily readable account and copies will be available at £10 with 100% of the proceeds going to WaterAid and Cavendish Cancer Care. The book can also be obtained  from https;//www.amazon.in/History-Water-Sheffield-Reflection-civilisation/dp/1905278918 or directly from Jenny at jenniferannstephenson@btinternet.com \nAbout the Speaker\nJenny is a GP in Stannington\, Sheffield and also works at the Health Authority (CCG) in the Diabetes department. She enjoys painting and photography and collecting interesting facts\, and has written two previous local history books. One details local medical history through the timeline of her medical centre\, Walkley House\, and the other is on the History of Pharmacy. \nAbout the Venue\nAn in-person and webcast (zoom) meeting. \nAs previously the meeting will start at 6:30 pm and tea and coffee will be available from 6:00 pm and we look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an interesting series of talks and discussions. \nFor those of you who are uncertain about attending in-person meetings at present\, we are also pleased to announce that all this year’s programme of talks will also be available as a live webcast. \nKelham Island Museum has advised that although no social distancing restrictions will be in place for the meeting\, we will need to keep a detailed register of attendees.  To assist with this and to gauge demand for the in-person talk it would be very helpful if you could let us know if you wish to join us using the Eventbrite link below.  Similarly\, if you would like to join us online please book using the Eventbrite link below.  We are very happy if you wish to “hedge your bets” and book for both the in-person and online talks at this stage and make a final decision nearer the time. \nA group of members and guests will be meeting for a pre-talk meal and if you wish to join us please let me know so that I can advise them of the probable numbers. \nAll Newcomen evening meetings are free and open to all and if you are aware of any non-members who may be interested in this talk please feel free to forward this email to them. \nPlease Note:-  The parking arrangements at the Museum have changed and the car park between the Museum and the river is now closed and is being used by the Museum Cafe and Bar as an outdoor seating area.  Details of the new parking arrangements can be found at http://www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum/plan-your-visit \nSign Up For This Event Here
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-history-of-water-the-sheffield-reflection/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211027
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211019T151017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T083829Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLATION. "Learning Lessons from Engineering Failures "
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/cancellation-learning-lessons-from-engineering-failures/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211025T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211019T115116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T092230Z
UID:8040-1635184800-1635192000@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Sir Thomas Bouch: Hero? Villain? Victim? Or just bad PR? by Bill Jagger
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/sir-thomas-bouch-hero-villain-victim-or-just-bad-pr-by-bill-jagger/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210920T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20211104T092024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T092024Z
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SUMMARY:Stalinism\, espionage and Marshall Aid: How US strip mill technology came to Europe
DESCRIPTION:An in-person and online lecture from Jonathan Aylen\nStalinism\, espionage and Marshall Aid: How US strip mill technology came to Europe \nLike railways in the 19th century and the internet in the 21st century\, steel strip production was a technology that unlocked growth in a range of user industries during the 20th century.\nInvented in America in the 1920’s to supply the fast-growing auto industry with steel sheets\, the continuous wide strip mill rolled hot ribbons of steel strip which were gathered into coils to feed car makers press shops\, food canners and a range of consumer durable industries.\nThese giant strip mills spread from the US to Europe and Japan just before and after the Second World War\, transforming steel from a craft industry into large scale\, continuous mass production. On the face of it\, a straightforward example of technology transfer.\nThe lecture tells the remarkable stories behind this transfer. How the USA supplied advanced technology to Stalinist Russia before World War II and were paid in gold bullion for their efforts while the American origins were airbrushed out of history. How the Germans carried out industrial espionage to build their “own” equipment which they then tried to sell back to the USA. How equipment for Britain was commissioned under wartime conditions. And how American largesse re-built the shattered post-war economies of Europe.\nThis lecture focuses on the less orthodox aspects of a story first told in a book with Ruggero Ranieri – Ribbon of Fire – and a recent article in the International Journal for the History of Engineering & Technology. In so doing it sheds light on the troubled history of Europe before the Second World War and some of the more unusual sources available to historians of technology. \nQuestions may be submitted via email before the lecture to events@Newcomen.com or via Zoom chat during the lecture. \nAbout the Speaker\nJonathan Aylen is President of the Newcomen Society and a Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Manchester. \nThe Venue\nKelham Island Museum has advised that although no social distancing restrictions will be in place for the meeting\, we will need to keep a detailed register of attendees.  To assist with this and to gauge demand for the in-person talk it would be very helpful if you could let us know if you wish to join us using the Eventbrite link below.  Similarly\, if you would like to join us online please book using the Eventbrite link below.  We are very happy if you wish to “hedge your bets” and book for both the in-person and online talks at this stage and make a final decision nearer the time.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/stalinism-espionage-and-marshall-aid-how-us-strip-mill-technology-came-to-europe/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200720
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20200118T152615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T134311Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Summer Meeting - South Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:A Summer Meeting to remember\, based in Sheffield\, focused on modern technology and industrial visits in an area of vibrant manufacturing activity.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/summer-meeting-south-yorkshire/
LOCATION:South Yorkshire
CATEGORIES:Centenary,UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20190906T145957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T160108Z
UID:3421-1588012200-1588018500@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Jonathan Aylen: Presidential Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Travel to Kelham Island: \nFor directions to Kelham Island Museum please visit:- http://www.simt.co.uk/find-us \nFor further information please contact John Suter on:-  meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/jonathan-aylen-presidential-lecture/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200310T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20191104T171045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T122620Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering Sheffield Castle – Excavation & Analysis 1927–2020
DESCRIPTION:Ken Barraclough Memorial Lecture – A presentation by Prof. John Moreland\, University Of Sheffield & Millie Rajice.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/discovering-sheffield-castle-excavation-analysis-1927-2020/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria\, Victoria Station Road\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S4 7YE
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200224T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200224T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20190906T140423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T165737Z
UID:3406-1582569000-1582575300@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Forging Identity: How People and Metal Shape Each Other
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Professor Julian Allwood – This is a joint meeting with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/forging-identity-how-people-and-metal-shape-each-other/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200127T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20190906T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T170800Z
UID:3404-1580149800-1580156100@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Who Designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge
DESCRIPTION:FACT AND FICTION: A presentation by Julia Elton – This is a joint meeting with the South Yorkshire Industrial History Society \nThe meeting will be followed by the Branch Annual General Meeting
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/who-designed-the-clifton-suspension-bridge-fact-and-fiction-2/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20190906T135325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T161405Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Not Just About The Robot!
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Bob Bowden – The development of automated welding
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/its-not-just-about-the-robot-2/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20190331T125651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T151215Z
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SUMMARY:Precision: Bramah & Maudslay to Advanced Manufacture
DESCRIPTION:Ticket £25 including buffet lunch and coffee. \nTickets must be pre-booked and are available here (Eventbrite) \nBooking Closes 14th October 2019 \nEntry to the Bramah Exhibition is included in the price \nProgramme \n\n10:00 Registration and Coffee\n10:30 Introduction  – Keith Crawshaw\n10:45 Joseph Bramah  – John Bramah\n11:45 Henry Maudslay – Richard Maudsley\n12:45 Buffet Lunch and Conducted Tour of Bramah Exhibition\n13:45 A History of Interchangeable Manufacture and Precision Engineering – David Eaton\n14:45 Coffee Break\n15:00 Modern High Value Added Manufacture – AESSEAL\n16:00 Closing Remarks – Jonathan Aylen\n\nFurther Information please email: meetings.syorks@newcomen.com \nThe Symposium is organised by the South Yorkshire Branch of the Newcomen Society\, in association with Kelham Island Industrial Museum and The Ken Hawley Collection Trust. \nThe Symposium is a not for profit event with all proceeds going to Kelham Island Industrial Museum and The Ken Hawley Collection Trust
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/precision-bramah-and-maudslay-to-advanced-manufacture/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20190906T134353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T160012Z
UID:3400-1572287400-1572293700@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Pioneers of Armour Plate
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by David Boursnell – The manufacture of iron plate in the 1860s
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/pioneers-of-armour-plate/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190923T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190923T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20190906T133941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T154638Z
UID:3398-1569263400-1569269700@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Electrifying Women
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Professor Graeme Gooday and Dr Emily Rees – Little-known stories from over a century of female participation in engineering
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/electrifying-women/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190906T142436
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190906T142436
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20190906T142435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T142435Z
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SUMMARY:Ken Barraclough Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint meeting with the Sheffield Metallurgical and Engineering Association and the South Yorkshire Industrial History Society. This talk is open to all and there is on site car parking providing you register your car at reception.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/ken-barraclough-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria\, Victoria Station Road\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S4 7YE
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190429T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190429T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20180828T103449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T100843Z
UID:2269-1556562600-1556568900@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Steam below sea- The Royal Navy K Class steam turbine submarines of WW1
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Chris Hodrien
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/newcomen-south-yorkshire-agm-lecture-steam-below-sea-the-royal-navy-k-class-steam-turbine-submarines-of-ww1/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/TheCalamityK-ClassSubmarinesOfTheFirstWorldWar_1200x601.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190225T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190225T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20180828T092309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T143126Z
UID:2248-1551119400-1551125700@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The Age of Machinery – Engineering in the Industrial Revolution
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Dr Gillian Cookson: The Age of Machinery – Engineering in the Industrial Revolution.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-age-of-machinery-engineering-in-the-industrial-revolution/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EventImage_19-02-25_AgeOfMachinery_EngineeringInTheIndustrialRevolution_960x540.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190128T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190128T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20180828T084027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T132013Z
UID:2236-1548700200-1548706500@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Who Designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge - Fact and Fiction
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Julia Elton: Who Designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge – Fact and Fiction. Construction of I K Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge was abandoned in 1853 and not completed until 1864 to a different design developed by Sir John Hawkshaw and W.H. Barlow. 
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/who-designed-the-clifton-suspension-bridge-fact-and-fiction/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EventImage_19-01-28_WhoDesignedTheCliftonSuspensionBridge_1800x1012.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181126T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20180826T153506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180826T154243Z
UID:2207-1543257000-1543263300@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The Engineer and the Metallurgist defeat Heat\, Corrosion and Cold
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Dr David Dulieu: The Engineer and the Metallurgist defeat Heat\, Corrosion and Cold – 50 years of technical applications of stainless\, heat and corrosion resistant high alloy steels 1913 – 1963
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-engineer-and-the-metallurgist-defeat-heat-corrosion-and-cold/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/EventImage_18-11-26_HeatCorrosionAndCold.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181022T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181022T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T092614
CREATED:20180826T141441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180826T141441Z
UID:2188-1540233000-1540239300@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:A History of Metal Fatigue
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Professor Roderick A Smith: A history of metal fatigue and the development of an understanding of what it is and why it still causes problems
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/a-history-of-metal-fatigue/
LOCATION:SHEFFIELD Kelham Island Museum\, Alma Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S3 8RG
CATEGORIES:UK - South Yorkshire Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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