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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Midland Branch":MAILTO:midlands@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200128T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190809T095529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T101217Z
UID:3173-1580236200-1580236200@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:1st-3rd Industrial Revolution
DESCRIPTION:PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: A presentation by Robert Taylor (Newcomen Society)
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/presidential-address-from-the-first-to-the-third-industrial-revolution/
LOCATION:MANCHESTER Alliance Française\, 125 Portland Street\, Manchester\, M1 4QD
CATEGORIES:UK - North Western Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Creativity-Imagination-industrial-revolution_1500x845.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - North Western Branch":MAILTO:catherine.casson@manchester.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200127T201500
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge_1200x795.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190812T091554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T153159Z
UID:3191-1579203000-1579203000@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Joint Meeting with BIAS
DESCRIPTION:Joint meeting with Bristol Industrial Archaeology Society (BIAS) – Speakers to be advised
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/joint-meeting-with-bristol-industrial-archaeology-society-bias/
LOCATION:BRISTOL Industrial Archaeology Society\, Keynsham British Legion\, Charlton Road\, Keynsham\, Somerset\, BS31 2JA
CATEGORIES:UK - Western Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SS-Great-Britain_1280x768.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Western Branch":MAILTO:western@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200114T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20191104T160221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T154032Z
UID:3543-1579026600-1579026600@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Failures of Marine Medium Speed Diesel Engines
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Peter Filcek
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/failures-of-marine-medium-speed-diesel-engines/
LOCATION:PORTSMOUTH Hood Room\, The Royal Maritime Club\, 78-80 Queen Street\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3HS
CATEGORIES:UK - Southern Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MarineDieselEngine_1024x768.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Southern Branch":MAILTO:chair.southern@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200108T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200108T174500
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190812T103723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T154103Z
UID:3212-1578505500-1578505500@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Metallurgical Myths of 18th Century Iron Making
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Richard Williams –  \nA ferrous metallurgist with a doctorate in metallurgical thermodynamics and 10 years’ experience of the foundry industry\, Richard Williams has for the last seven years been studying both the science and the history of the change from charcoal to coke in all the iron making processes of the 18th Century\, the essential pre-requisites for the industrial revolution. During that period our knowledge of the subject has improved significantly.  His updating of ‘myths’ will include (inter alia) the extent of the foundry industry that existed before Darby\, the manner in which a small cold blast coke furnace really worked\, the role of the Newcomen engine in allowing coke iron to be used in the forges for the first time and the real reason why Cort’s puddling process\, as detailed in his patent\, did not work.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/great-metallurgical-myths-of-18th-century-iron-making/
LOCATION:LONDON Dana Centre\, Wellcome Wolfson Building\, 165 Queen's Gate\, Kensington\, London\, SW7 5HD
CATEGORIES:UK - London Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - London Branch":MAILTO:office@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191211T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191211T174500
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190812T102729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T154351Z
UID:3210-1576086300-1576086300@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Development of Rail: London Docklands
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Jon Willis –  \nLondon Docklands has seen two periods of intensive development. The first period in the early 19th Century saw the creation of the working docks. The second period followed their demise and has spanned the period from the 1980’s to  the present day.  Railways played an important role in serving the working docks from the mid-19th Century onwards and they are now again a vital part of the regeneration process.  \n  \nThe lecture will briefly cover the creation of the docks and the plans for regeneration following their demise. It will cover the early proposals for transport solutions\, the ideas for Underground extensions and the background to the selection of the Initial Docklands Light Railway (DLR). With the sudden massive forecasted increase in employment and population in the late 1980’s\, the lecture will cover the need for the expansion of the DLR\, followed by the Jubilee Line extension and finally Crossrail which will provide a major new strategic service for Docklands.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-development-of-rail-transport-in-london-docklands/
LOCATION:LONDON Dana Centre\, Wellcome Wolfson Building\, 165 Queen's Gate\, Kensington\, London\, SW7 5HD
CATEGORIES:UK - London Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - London Branch":MAILTO:office@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190808T161717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T112059Z
UID:3158-1574848800-1574874000@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Security & Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:A CONFERENCE organised by the Defence Electronics History Society and supported by the Newcomen Society\, to coincide with the Science Museum exhibition ‘Top Secret: From Ciphers To Cybersecurity’. \nCost £25.00 \nTo book contact Keith Thrower at: kthrower@waitrose.com
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/security-and-intelligence-conference/
LOCATION:LONDON Smith Centre\, The Science Museum\, Exhibition Road\, London\, SW7 2DD
CATEGORIES:UK - London Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - London Branch":MAILTO:office@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190809T093246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T114243Z
UID:3170-1574793000-1574793000@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Marine Compound Engine/Tramp Ship - 19thC Britain
DESCRIPTION:‘A PLAIN SUBSTANTIAL PIECE OF WORKMANSHIP’: Presented by Dr Oliver Carpenter (Science Museum\, London) – Development of the marine compound engine made ‘tramping’ across the oceans a viable\, economical and profitable venture for the British merchant fleet from the 1870’s and 1880’s.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/a-plain-substantial-piece-of-workmanship-the-marine-compound-engine-and-the-tramp-ship-in-nineteenth-century-britain/
LOCATION:MANCHESTER Alliance Française\, 125 Portland Street\, Manchester\, M1 4QD
CATEGORIES:UK - North Western Branch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - North Western Branch":MAILTO:catherine.casson@manchester.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T201500
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190906T135325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T161405Z
UID:3402-1574706600-1574712900@www.newcomen.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Automated-Welding_1280x720.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190812T085926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T214646Z
UID:3189-1574364600-1574364600@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Concorde\, An Alternative View
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Fred Starr – Bristol Industrial Archaeology Society Meeting (BIAS)
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/concorde-an-alternative-view/
LOCATION:BRISTOL  BAWA\, 589 Southmead Rd\, Filton\, Bristol\, BS34 7RG
CATEGORIES:UK - Western Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/British_Airways_Concorde_G-BOAC_03_14400x929.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Western Branch":MAILTO:western@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190906T101231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T165241Z
UID:3394-1574186400-1574195400@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Brindley In The South
DESCRIPTION:CHAIR – DR MARK WALKER:  A presentation by Dr Victoria Owens on James Brindley’s canal plans for the South of England
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/brindley-in-the-south/
LOCATION:PORTSMOUTH Hood Room\, The Royal Maritime Club\, 78-80 Queen Street\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3HS
CATEGORIES:UK - Southern Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/canals-of-britain_1500x771.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Southern Branch":MAILTO:chair.southern@newcomen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191114T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190925T151237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T102049Z
UID:3468-1573754400-1573754400@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The Evolution of the Parsons Land Steam Turbine
DESCRIPTION:EVENT FULL – We regret that no further bookings can be accepted.  \nA presentation by Geoff Horseman. To be held in the Carpathia Room. \nFor 135 years the Parsons steam turbine has exemplified successful engineering innovation on an international scale\, and provided a livelihood for thousands of Tyneside families. \nGeoff Horseman\, recently retired as Chief Turbine Engineer of Siemens\, will describe the principal changes in land steam turbine design over the entire history of C.A. Parsons & Co.\, from Sir Charles Parsons’ first design of 1884 until the company became part of Siemens in 1997. \nThe talk will focus on keynote designs which represent the most advanced technology in each era\, and provide an insight into design rationale and operating experience.  This includes the pioneering turbines which superseded the reciprocating steam engine in electricity generation\, the rapid growth from 50 MW to 660 MW machines\, the first turbines for nuclear power and the largest machines Parsons built. \nGeoff worked at C.A. Parsons\, and later Siemens\, from 1980 until June this year.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-evolution-of-the-parsons-land-steam-turbines/
LOCATION:NEWCASTLE Discovery Museum\, Blandford Square\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne & Wear\, NE1 4HZ
CATEGORIES:UK - North East Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ParsonsSteamTurbine_1900x1427.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191113T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191113T174500
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190812T101826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T154535Z
UID:3208-1573667100-1573667100@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:John ‘Longitude’ Harrison
DESCRIPTION:WHAT DID HE ACTUALLY ACHIEVE? A presentation by Douglas Bateman –  \nIt is well known that John Harrison’s watch was the first to demonstrate that longitude could be determined at sea with the aid of a time-piece. Much has been written about his clocks and the watch\, with the emphasis on the ‘story’. However\, many writers ignore the importance of other workers and astronomers\, and reluctantly mention that Harrison’s watch was completely uneconomic. Doug Bateman outlines the problem of accurate timekeeping and its potential solutions\, through to the appearance of the box chronometer. The lecture mentions the Sheffield clockmaker\, Benjamin Huntsman\, who turned to developing crucible steel; the huge significance of Ramsden and his sextants; and Nevil Maskelyne\, the Astronomer Royal\, who helped to assess the watch\, and pioneered the publication of the Nautical Almanac.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/john-longitude-harrison-what-did-he-actually-achieve/
LOCATION:LONDON Dana Centre\, Wellcome Wolfson Building\, 165 Queen's Gate\, Kensington\, London\, SW7 5HD
CATEGORIES:UK - London Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/JohnLongitudeHarrison_1224x800.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - London Branch":MAILTO:office@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190331T125651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T151215Z
UID:2984-1572948000-1572969600@www.newcomen.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/EventImage_JD_2016_Maudslay2_1250x703.jpg
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:20260525T190309
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Manufacture-of-Iron-Plate-in-1860s_1280x907.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191022T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191022T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190808T163753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T091356Z
UID:3161-1571769000-1571769000@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:WWII: Why Watch Jewels Were Smuggled from Switzerland
DESCRIPTION:CRITICAL COMPONENTS: Presented by Dr Ian Greaves – The precision engineering industry of neutral Switzerland was crucial to both the Germans and the British during the Second World War.  The paper looks at the smuggling of critical precision components and equipment out of Switzerland and the process of developing industries to replace imports. The particular focus is on jewelled bearings for watches and instruments.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/critical-components-why-watch-jewels-had-to-be-smuggled-from-switzerland-in-ww2/
LOCATION:MANCHESTER Alliance Française\, 125 Portland Street\, Manchester\, M1 4QD
CATEGORIES:UK - North Western Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SwissWatches_idea1_hero.jpg_2000x1125.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - North Western Branch":MAILTO:catherine.casson@manchester.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191017T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190812T085431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T115150Z
UID:3187-1571340600-1571340600@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The Letters of James Watt & Joseph Fry
DESCRIPTION:SEVEN ENGINES AND AN ALKALI WORKS: A presentation by Rod Dowling – Bristol Industrial Archaeology Meeting (BIAS) \nRod will concentrate on Jonathon Hornblower’s engine at Radstock\, and the others in passing. All this\, and the Battersea Alkali works too\, should make for an enjoyable evening. \nPlease note that\, due to refurbishment work at the BAWA\, we will meet in the Concorde Room. \nAfter the meeting\, the committee and speaker usually retire to the Bristol Concorde for supper and/or a drink (alcoholic or otherwise)\, and you are most welcome to join us.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/james-watt-joseph-fry-letters-three-steam-engines-alkali-works/
LOCATION:BRISTOL  BAWA\, 589 Southmead Rd\, Filton\, Bristol\, BS34 7RG
CATEGORIES:UK - Western Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WattSteamEngine.jpg_1280x960.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Western Branch":MAILTO:western@newcomen.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191015T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190906T095433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T132829Z
UID:3392-1571162400-1571171400@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Cold War to Coal Trains: TOPS
DESCRIPTION:CHAIR – JOHN SUTER:  A Presidential address by Dr Jonathan Aylen on British Railways’ first computer-based train operating system.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/cold-war-to-coal-trains-tops/
LOCATION:PORTSMOUTH Hood Room\, The Royal Maritime Club\, 78-80 Queen Street\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3HS
CATEGORIES:UK - Southern Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/TOPS_WestEalingRailway_1800x986.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Southern Branch":MAILTO:chair.southern@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191009T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191009T174500
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190812T100232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T092304Z
UID:3206-1570643100-1570643100@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Managing Naples’ Water Supply 1500-1750
DESCRIPTION:COOL AND TASTY WATERS? – A presentation by Professor David Gentilcore \nThe water supply of early modern Naples was consistently praised by contemporaries for its quantity\, quality and accessibility. This praise may come as some surprise to those who know Naples and its more recent history\, when the safety of its water supply was frequently called into question. Studies on the management of the water supply in early modern Naples are sorely lacking\, despite growing interest in the subject at both an Italian and European level. \nThis paper attempts to fills this gap. It outlines and evaluates the Neapolitan water supply as it existed in the period when the city\, capital of the Kingdom of Naples\, was governed by Spanish viceroys\, based on archival records and published sources. It focuses on water availability and accessibility\, by examining the hydraulic structure and its management\, as well as the technicians and trades involved in its execution\, maintenance and delivery\, before turning to questions of water quality\, by analysing contemporary attitudes and perceptions.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/cool-and-tasty-waters-managing-naples-water-supply-1500-1750/
LOCATION:LONDON Dana Centre\, Wellcome Wolfson Building\, 165 Queen's Gate\, Kensington\, London\, SW7 5HD
CATEGORIES:UK - London Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/naples_1500x953.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - London Branch":MAILTO:office@newcomen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191001T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190925T150841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T140102Z
UID:3464-1569952800-1569952800@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The Work of an Admiralty Ironfounder
DESCRIPTION:CHARLES W. TAYLOR & SONS LTD.\, SOUTH SHIELDS – A presentation by Harry Fitzsimmons. To be held in the Carpathia Room.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-work-of-an-admiralty-ironfounder/
LOCATION:NEWCASTLE Discovery Museum\, Blandford Square\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne & Wear\, NE1 4HZ
CATEGORIES:UK - North East Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast-Iron-Foundry-Equipment_1500x1500.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190808T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T091654Z
UID:3164-1569349800-1569349800@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Nuclear Industry in N.W. England 1947-57
DESCRIPTION:ATOMIC SPACES (WHY BUILDING THE BOMB BUILT COMMUNITIES): Presented by Julian Garratt – The remarkable story of the housing built at locations such as Warrington and Drigg for workers on Britain’s post-war nuclear programme.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/atomic-spaces-the-foundation-of-the-nuclear-industry-in-north-west-england-1947-1957-or-why-building-the-bomb-built-communities/
LOCATION:MANCHESTER Alliance Française\, 125 Portland Street\, Manchester\, M1 4QD
CATEGORIES:UK - North Western Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sellafield-1.jpg_1400x905.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - North Western Branch":MAILTO:catherine.casson@manchester.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190923T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190923T201500
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/women-in-engineering.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - South Yorkshire Branch":MAILTO:meetings.syorks@newcomen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190906T094250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T105012Z
UID:3389-1568743200-1568752200@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Sir Humphry Davy
DESCRIPTION:CHAIR – DAN HAYTON: A presentation by Professor Frank James
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/sir-humphry-davy/
LOCATION:PORTSMOUTH Hood Room\, The Royal Maritime Club\, 78-80 Queen Street\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3HS
CATEGORIES:UK - Southern Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Humphrey-Davy_1500x843.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Southern Branch":MAILTO:chair.southern@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190906T142436
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190906T142436
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190906T142435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T142435Z
UID:3415-1567779876-1567779876@www.newcomen.com
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:20190720T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190610T225242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T134736Z
UID:3104-1563631200-1563649200@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:The Newcomen Western Summer Visit
DESCRIPTION:A chance to see the Hardwick Collection of Stationary Engines by courtesy of Mr Derrick Hardwick. This extensive collection includes several open-crank\, hot bulb and gas engines\, together with closed crank engines (Lister\, Petter etc)\, which were common on farms and dairies up to quite recent times. It is planned to have them running during the visit. If it’s anything like last year\, it’ll be a great afternoon out! \nAll are welcome and the price is £5 per head with accompanied children under 12 going free (please ensure they are supervised at all times). \nBooking is essential before 15th July and can be done by emailing John Anning: anningj354@gmail.com \nAll proceeds will be given to Mr Hardwick for running costs etc. \nDirections: Take the B4059 turning to Yate off the A38 at Rudgeway\, or Junction 14 off the M5\, then map read otherwise sat/nav.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/the-newcomen-western-summer-visit/
LOCATION:BRISTOL (Rangeworthy)\, Beech Grove\, Manor Road\, Rangeworthy\, Bristol\, BS37 7LR
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/petter_engine_1280x800.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - Western Branch":MAILTO:western@newcomen.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190522
DTSTAMP:20260525T190309
CREATED:20190330T211220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T184243Z
UID:2967-1558396800-1558483199@www.newcomen.com
SUMMARY:Visit To Rhydymwyn Valley Works
DESCRIPTION:In WW II and the years after\, few places in Britain were as secret as the Valley Works at Rhydymwyn near Mold. Set up in 1939 as a Shadow Factory to produce poison gas\, the site had extensive underground storage facilities to keep mustard gas and related materials safe from bombing. There will be an opportunity during the visit to learn about the site’s even more secret role in the development of the atom bomb. \nVisits to these tunnels are strictly limited by the site’s landlord DEFRA and The Newcomen Society has been able to book a party visit on the morning of Tuesday 21st May. \nIf you are interested in joining the party\, please e-mail: meetings.north.western@newcomen.com \nThere will be a small charge to include a buffet lunch on site. \nFor further information about the Valley Works including how to find the site\, please visit rhydymwynvalleyhistory.co.uk
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/visit-to-rhydymwyn-valley-works/
LOCATION:MOLD Rhydymwyn Valley Works\, 17 Nant Alyn Road\, Mold\, Flintshire\, CH7 5HQ
CATEGORIES:UK - North Western Branch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/EventImage_rhydymwyn-valley-works.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - North Western Branch":MAILTO:catherine.casson@manchester.ac.uk
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