BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Newcomen.com - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newcomen.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Newcomen.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191105T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191105T160000 DTSTAMP:20190814T151215Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T190000 DTSTAMP:20190930T092133Z 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:20191113T174500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191113T174500 DTSTAMP:20191104T154535Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191114T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191114T180000 DTSTAMP:20191114T102049Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191119T203000 DTSTAMP:20191104T165241Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T193000 DTSTAMP:20190812T214646Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T201500 DTSTAMP:20190906T161405Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191126T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191126T183000 DTSTAMP:20190830T114243Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TrampShip_SS-Saltom_Copyright_JonathanAylen_1920x1080-v3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - North Western Branch":MAILTO:catherine.casson@manchester.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T170000 DTSTAMP:20190904T112059Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newcomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Visitors-at-Top-Secret-From-ciphers-to-cyber-security-at-the-Science-Museum_917x525.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Newcomen - London Branch":MAILTO:office@newcomen.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR